WHITE SHIELD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

WHITE SHIELD 85
1300 Warrior St
White Shield, ND 58775
137 Students
Elementary School K - 8th
School Overview
White Shield Elementary School is located in White Shield, North Dakota, and serves as a vital educational hub within the Fort Berthold Indian Reservation. As part of the White Shield School District, the institution is deeply integrated into the local community, emphasizing a curriculum that reflects the unique cultural heritage and values of the Mandan, Hidatsa, and Arikara Nation. The school is committed to providing a supportive learning environment that fosters academic growth while honoring the traditions and identity of its students.

The school focuses on delivering a comprehensive elementary education that balances core academic subjects—such as reading, mathematics, and science—with enrichment opportunities that prepare students for future success. By maintaining a connection to the local community, White Shield Elementary strives to empower its youth through personalized attention and an inclusive atmosphere. For those seeking detailed information regarding school calendars, district policies, or specific programs, the school maintains an official online presence at [http://www.white-shield.k12.nd.us/](http://www.white-shield.k12.nd.us/).
137
Total Students
15.9
Full-Time Teachers
8.6
Student/Teacher Ratio
38.0%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • American Indian
    131 (95.6 %)
  • Two or More
    3 (2.2 %)
  • Hispanic
    2 (1.5 %)
  • White
    1 (0.7 %)
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: WHITE SHIELD 85
Phone: (701)743-4350
Website: http://www.white-shield.k12.nd.us/
Grade Range: K - 8th
Total Students: 137
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 15.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 8.6
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Provision 2
Qualified Free Lunch: 48
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 4

* 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 19
Grade 1 14
Grade 2 11
Grade 3 16
Grade 4 16
Grade 5 12
Grade 6 20
Grade 7 12
Grade 8 17
Gender Ratio