Turtle Mountain Elementary School

Located at 1209 Gilbert Godon Street in Belcourt, North Dakota, Turtle Mountain Elementary School is an open, regular public school district operating within a rural remote setting. Serving students from kindergarten through fifth grade across its single operational facility, the district provides a focused primary education environment without pre-kindergarten or secondary offerings. Based on data from the 2024–2025 NCES context, the district serves a total student body of 544 children, consisting of 294 male and 250 female students. The student body is entirely comprised of 544 American Indian students, with specific grade-level enrollments spanning 82 kindergarteners, 93 first graders, 79 second graders, 101 third graders, 101 fourth graders, and 88 fifth graders.

To deliver daily instruction and operational support, the district employs a total workforce of 75 full-time equivalent (FTE) staff members. This team includes 33 FTE teachers, 13 FTE instructional aides, and 29 FTE support staff members dedicated to maintaining school operations and supporting learning outcomes. Functioning as an independent, non-charter district that is not part of a supervisory union, Turtle Mountain Elementary School serves residents within North Dakota's Congressional District 3800 and State Legislative District 38009. Parents, students, and researchers can learn more by visiting the district's website at http://www.belcourt.k12.nd.us/es or by contacting the administrative office directly at (701) 477-6471.