Twin Buttes Day School

Twin Buttes Day School
7997 7A St NW
Hallilday, ND 58636
41 Students
Elementary School K - 8th
School Overview
Twin Buttes Day School, located in Halliday, North Dakota, serves as a vital educational hub for the local community and the Mandan, Hidatsa, and Arikara (MHA) Nation. As a tribal grant school, it is deeply committed to providing an academic environment that integrates rigorous learning standards with the preservation and celebration of indigenous culture, language, and traditions. The school focuses on fostering a supportive, small-classroom atmosphere that encourages student growth, character development, and a strong sense of identity.

Beyond its core academic offerings, Twin Buttes Day School emphasizes community involvement and the holistic development of its students. By partnering with families and tribal leadership, the school aims to prepare its youth for future success while ensuring they remain connected to their heritage. Through a blend of modern educational practices and cultural enrichment, the school strives to empower its students to become confident, contributing members of both the local reservation community and the broader global society.
41
Total Students
4.8
Full-Time Teachers
8.5
Student/Teacher Ratio
87.8%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • American Indian
    41 (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: Twin Buttes Day School
Phone: (701)938-4396
Website: http://www.twinbuttes.k12.nd.us/
Grade Range: K - 8th
Total Students: 41
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 4.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 8.5
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 36
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 5
Grade 1 4
Grade 2 2
Grade 3 5
Grade 4 8
Grade 5 4
Grade 6 3
Grade 7 6
Grade 8 4
Gender Ratio
Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)
TWIN BUTTES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
TWIN BUTTES 37
Charter School 56 Students
7997 7A St NW
Halliday, ND 58636 (0.0 miles away)
Elementary School Pre-K - 8th