TURTLE MOUNTAIN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Turtle Mountain Elementary School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Turtle Mountain Elementary School school district, located in Belcourt, ND with about 787 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 5th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. 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.

Turtle Mountain Elementary School, located in Belcourt, North Dakota, serves as a central educational hub for the community within the Turtle Mountain Band of Chippewa Indians reservation. As part of the Belcourt School District, the school is dedicated to fostering academic growth and personal development for its elementary-aged students. The institution emphasizes a supportive learning environment that integrates core curriculum requirements with the unique cultural heritage and values of the local community.

Beyond traditional classroom instruction, the school strives to prepare its students for future success by promoting character development and community engagement. By leveraging its resources and location, Turtle Mountain Elementary works to address the specific educational needs of its student body, ensuring that children receive a well-rounded foundation in a setting that respects and incorporates their tribal identity. Further information regarding school policies, calendar events, and administrative updates can be found on their official website.

For more information, contact Turtle Mountain Elementary School at (701) 477-6471 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

P.O. Box 440
Belcourt, ND 58316
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TURTLE MOUNTAIN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Belcourt, ND with about 787 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in North Dakota

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
Not applicable
Total Students:
787
Teachers:
0
NSLP Status:1
Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th 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 787 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending TURTLE MOUNTAIN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly American Indian or Alaska Native, representing about 100% of the student body.

American Indian or Alaska Native
100.0%

Female
46.4%
Male
53.6%

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.