DUNSEITH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

DUNSEITH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the DUNSEITH 1 school district, located in Dunseith, ND with about 256 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 6th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 27 teachers, DUNSEITH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 9:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

DUNSEITH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, located in Dunseith, North Dakota, serves as a vital educational hub for the local community. As part of the Dunseith Public School District, the institution focuses on providing foundational academic instruction to students in the primary grades, emphasizing core subjects like literacy, mathematics, and social development within a rural North Dakota setting.

The school is deeply integrated into the cultural and social fabric of the region, often working in tandem with the broader district to support the diverse needs of its student population. By maintaining an active web presence at their official domain, the school facilitates communication between faculty, parents, and the community, ensuring that families remain informed about academic calendars, extracurricular opportunities, and district-wide initiatives designed to support student growth and success.

For more information, contact DUNSEITH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL at (701) 244-5792 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

101 2nd Ave SW
Dunseith, ND 58329
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DUNSEITH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Dunseith, ND with about 256 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in North Dakota

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
Not applicable
District:
DUNSEITH 1
Total Students:
256
Teachers:
27
NSLP Status:1
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Pre-Kindergarten
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade
6th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 256 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending DUNSEITH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly American Indian or Alaska Native, representing about 96% of the student body.

American Indian or Alaska Native
96.1%
White
2.7%
Black or African American
1.2%

Female
49.2%
Male
50.8%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.