TURTLE LAKE-MERCER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

TURTLE LAKE-MERCER 72
250 3rd Ave W
Turtle Lake, ND 58575
97 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 6th
School Overview
Turtle Lake-Mercer Elementary School, located in Turtle Lake, North Dakota, serves as a central pillar of education for the local community. As part of the Turtle Lake-Mercer School District, the elementary school is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that prioritizes academic growth, character development, and student engagement. By focusing on fundamental skills and a well-rounded curriculum, the school aims to prepare its young students for future academic success while maintaining the close-knit, collaborative culture typical of rural North Dakota educational institutions.

The school places a strong emphasis on community involvement and personalized instruction to ensure that each child's educational needs are met. Through its official website, the school maintains transparent communication with families and provides resources to support home-school partnerships. By leveraging its small-town setting, Turtle Lake-Mercer Elementary strives to provide a safe and encouraging space where students are empowered to develop their talents and build a strong foundation for their ongoing educational journey.
97
Total Students
10.2
Full-Time Teachers
9.5
Student/Teacher Ratio
19.6%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    90 (92.8%)
  • Two or More
    4 (4.1%)
  • American Indian
    2 (2.1%)
  • Black
    1 (1.0%)
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 LAKE-MERCER 72
Phone: (701)448-2365
Website: http://www.tlm.k12.nd.us
Grade Range: Pre-K - 6th
Total Students: 97
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 10.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 9.5
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 15
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 4

* 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
Pre-Kindergarten 5
Kindergarten 9
Grade 1 10
Grade 2 16
Grade 3 6
Grade 4 12
Grade 5 20
Grade 6 19
Gender Ratio