Turtle Mountain Elementary School

1209 Gilbert Godon Street
Belcourt, ND 58316

www.belcourt.k12.nd.us/es

544 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Turtle Mountain Elementary School, located in Belcourt, North Dakota, serves as a central educational hub for the community within the Turtle Mountain Band of Chippewa Indians reservation. As part of the Belcourt School District, the school is dedicated to fostering academic growth and personal development for its elementary-aged students. The institution emphasizes a supportive learning environment that integrates core curriculum requirements with the unique cultural heritage and values of the local community.

Beyond traditional classroom instruction, the school strives to prepare its students for future success by promoting character development and community engagement. By leveraging its resources and location, Turtle Mountain Elementary works to address the specific educational needs of its student body, ensuring that children receive a well-rounded foundation in a setting that respects and incorporates their tribal identity. Further information regarding school policies, calendar events, and administrative updates can be found on their official website.

544

Total Students

16.5

Full-Time Teachers

33.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

99.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Turtle Mountain Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
American Indian	544

American Indian
544 (100.0%)

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:	Turtle Mountain Elementary School
Phone:	(701)477-6471
Website:	http://www.belcourt.k12.nd.us/es
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	544
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	16.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	33.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	541
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* 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 82

Grade 1 93

Grade 2 79

Grade 3 101

Grade 4 101

Grade 5 88