Dunseith Day School

Dunseith Day School
2994 99th St NE
Dunseith, ND 58329
203 Students
Elementary School K - 8th
School Overview
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.
203
Total Students
24.5
Full-Time Teachers
8.3
Student/Teacher Ratio
97.5%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • American Indian
    203 (100.0 %)
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: Dunseith Day School
Phone: (701)263-4636
Grade Range: K - 8th
Total Students: 203
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 24.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 8.3
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 198
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
Kindergarten 20
Grade 1 22
Grade 2 19
Grade 3 25
Grade 4 29
Grade 5 25
Grade 6 15
Grade 7 17
Grade 8 31
Gender Ratio
Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)
DUNSEITH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
DUNSEITH 1
Charter School 244 Students
101 2nd Ave SW
Dunseith, ND 58329 (2.6 miles away)
Elementary School Pre-K - 6th