DUNSEITH DAY SCHOOL

Dunseith Day School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Dunseith Day School school district, located in Dunseith, ND with about 308 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 8th 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.

Dunseith Day School, located in Dunseith, North Dakota, serves as a vital educational institution within the Turtle Mountain region. As a Bureau of Indian Education (BIE) funded school, it is deeply integrated into the local community, primarily serving students from the Turtle Mountain Band of Chippewa Indians. The school is committed to providing a culturally responsive curriculum that balances rigorous academic standards with the preservation and celebration of Native American heritage, language, and traditions.

The school focuses on fostering a supportive learning environment that promotes student achievement through both traditional classroom instruction and various extracurricular opportunities. By emphasizing community involvement and partnership with local families, Dunseith Day School strives to prepare its students not only for academic success in higher education but also to become active, well-rounded contributors to their community. Through its small-town setting and specialized focus, the school aims to offer personalized attention that helps each student reach their full potential.

For more information, contact Dunseith Day School at (701) 263-4636 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

P.O. Box 759
Dunseith, ND 58329
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DUNSEITH DAY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Dunseith, ND with about 308 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in North Dakota

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
Not applicable
Total Students:
308
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
6th Grade
7th Grade
8th 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 308 students

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

American Indian or Alaska Native
100.0%

Female
48.4%
Male
51.6%

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.