TURTLE MOUNTAIN COMMUNITY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

1209 Gilbert Godon Street
Belcourt, ND 58316

www.belcourt.k12.nd.us

659 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Turtle Mountain Community Elementary School, located in Belcourt, North Dakota, serves as a vital educational hub for the Turtle Mountain Band of Chippewa Indians. The school is committed to fostering academic achievement while deeply integrating the cultural heritage, language, and traditions of the Anishinaabe people into its daily curriculum. By creating a supportive learning environment, the school aims to empower its students to succeed both within their local tribal community and in the broader world, emphasizing holistic growth and identity.

As part of the Turtle Mountain Community School District, the elementary school focuses on building a strong foundational education for young learners. The institution places a high priority on community involvement, inviting parents and tribal elders to participate in the educational process to ensure that teaching practices remain relevant and respectful of local values. Through its combination of core academic instruction and culturally responsive programming, the school strives to prepare its students for future success while honoring their unique tribal history and heritage.

659

Total Students

48.0

Full-Time Teachers

13.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

91.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for TURTLE MOUNTAIN COMMUNITY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
Hispanic	4
Two or More	1
American Indian	654

American Indian
654 (99.2 %)
Hispanic
4 (0.6 %)
Two or More
1 (0.2 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	BELCOURT 7
Phone:	(701)477-6471
Website:	http://www.belcourt.k12.nd.us
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	659
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	48.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	605
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 16

Kindergarten 115

Grade 1 117

Grade 2 103

Grade 3 99

Grade 4 103

Grade 5 106