DUNSEITH 1
515 Students
2 Schools
District Overview
Located at 312 1st SW in Dunseith, North Dakota, the Dunseith 1 Public School District serves as a vital educational center within a rural remote community. Operating as an active, independent public school district, system leadership manages two educational facilities dedicated to delivering a continuous academic journey from early childhood through high school graduation (pre-kindergarten through 12th grade). Community members, prospective families, and educational researchers can engage with the district directly at (701) 244-5249 or explore school programming and resources through their official website at www.dunseith.k12.nd.us.
The district currently educates a diverse student body of 515 learners across early childhood, elementary, middle, and high school grades. Reflecting the rich heritage of the local region, the student population features a vibrant cultural identity, with 507 American Indian students forming the core of the school community. To foster academic growth and holistic student well-being, Dunseith 1 maintains an exceptionally strong professional infrastructure, employing 114 full-time equivalent teachers alongside nearly 12 instructional aides and over 107 dedicated support personnel. With a total workforce exceeding 233 full-time equivalent staff members, the district delivers a highly supportive environment characterized by small class dynamics, individualized instruction, and comprehensive administrative services.
The district currently educates a diverse student body of 515 learners across early childhood, elementary, middle, and high school grades. Reflecting the rich heritage of the local region, the student population features a vibrant cultural identity, with 507 American Indian students forming the core of the school community. To foster academic growth and holistic student well-being, Dunseith 1 maintains an exceptionally strong professional infrastructure, employing 114 full-time equivalent teachers alongside nearly 12 instructional aides and over 107 dedicated support personnel. With a total workforce exceeding 233 full-time equivalent staff members, the district delivers a highly supportive environment characterized by small class dynamics, individualized instruction, and comprehensive administrative services.
2
Total Schools
515
Total Students
114.0
Full-Time Teachers
4.5
Student/Teacher Ratio
Demographics
District Demographics Data Table
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| White | 3 |
| Asian | 4 |
| Two or More | 1 |
| American Indian | 507 |
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American Indian507 (98.4%)
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Asian4 (0.8%)
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White3 (0.6%)
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Two or More1 (0.2%)
School Levels
School Levels Data Table
| School Level | School Count |
|---|---|
| Elementary | 1 |
| Middle | 0 |
| High | 1 |
| Other | 0 |
School Map
District Details
| Status: | Open |
|---|---|
| District type: | Regular public school district that is not a component of a supervisory union |
| Charter: | Not applicable |
| Number of schools: | 2 |
| Students: | 515* |
| Teachers (FTE): | 114.0* |
| Pupil/Teacher Ratio: | 4.5 |
Schools in DUNSEITH 1
Found 2 Schools
Charter School
236 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 6th
Charter School
278 Students
High School 7th - 12th