Twin Buttes Day School

Twin Buttes Day School, situated at 7997 7A St NW in Halliday, North Dakota, is an active, independent public school district dedicated to serving elementary and middle school students from Kindergarten through 8th grade. Nestled in a remote rural setting within the broader Dickinson region, this single-facility district provides a vital educational anchor for local families. Operating as an independent local educational agency rather than part of a supervisory union, the district focuses its administrative and academic efforts directly on its primary school site, ensuring strong community ties and transparent communications supported through its official website.

Data from the 2024–2025 NCES dataset highlights a close-knit, specialized learning community serving a student body of 39 children, with a population comprised entirely of American Indian students (21 male and 18 female). A defining characteristic of the district is its substantial staffing context relative to its enrollment. Supported by 12 full-time equivalent (FTE) teachers, 1 FTE instructional aide, and 11 FTE support staff—bringing total district personnel to 24 FTEs—Twin Buttes Day School operates with an exceptionally low student-to-teacher ratio of roughly three to one. This rich staffing environment allows for deeply individualized instruction, extensive academic support, and a highly responsive setting where educators can tailor their approach to each child's educational journey.