TWIN BUTTES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

TWIN BUTTES 37
7997 7A St NW
Halliday, ND 58636
55 Students
Elementary School K - 8th
School Overview
Twin Buttes Elementary School is a small, rural public school located in Halliday, North Dakota, serving students within the Mandan, Hidatsa, and Arikara (MHA) Nation. As a K-8 institution, the school places a strong emphasis on integrating Indigenous culture and language into its academic curriculum. By fostering a close-knit environment, the school seeks to provide personalized attention to its students, ensuring that both their educational and cultural needs are addressed within a supportive, community-centered framework.

The school operates with a focus on preparing students for future academic success while maintaining deep ties to the local community. Because of its location on the Fort Berthold Reservation, Twin Buttes Elementary serves as a vital hub for cultural preservation, often incorporating traditional values and community involvement into daily school life. Through its commitment to high academic standards and student well-being, the school strives to empower its youth to become lifelong learners who are grounded in their heritage.
55
Total Students
11.0
Full-Time Teachers
5.0
Student/Teacher Ratio
100.0%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • American Indian
    43 (78.2%)
  • Hispanic
    6 (10.9%)
  • White
    4 (7.3%)
  • Asian
    2 (3.6%)
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: TWIN BUTTES 37
Phone: (701)938-4396
Website: http://www.twinbuttes.k12.nd.us
Grade Range: K - 8th
Total Students: 55
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 11.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 5.0
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 55
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 6
Grade 1 6
Grade 2 6
Grade 3 5
Grade 4 6
Grade 5 6
Grade 6 8
Grade 7 9
Grade 8 3
Gender Ratio
Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)
Twin Buttes Day School
Twin Buttes Day School
Charter School 39 Students
7997 7A St NW
Hallilday, ND 58636 (0.0 miles away)
Elementary School K - 8th