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.
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Total Schools
515
Total Students
114.0
Full-Time Teachers
4.5
Student/Teacher Ratio
Demographics

District Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for DUNSEITH 1
Demographic Student Count
White3
Asian4
Two or More1
American Indian507
  • American Indian
    507 (98.4%)
  • Asian
    4 (0.8%)
  • White
    3 (0.6%)
  • Two or More
    1 (0.2%)
School Levels

School Levels Data Table

School Levels in DUNSEITH 1
School LevelSchool Count
Elementary1
Middle0
High1
Other0
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