TINY TURTLES PRESCHOOL

BELCOURT 7
1221 William Hardesty Street
Belcourt, ND 58316
38 Students
Pre Kindergarten Pre-K - Pre-K
School Overview
Tiny Turtles Preschool, located in Belcourt, North Dakota, serves as an early childhood education facility dedicated to fostering the developmental needs of young children within the community. Affiliated with the local public school district, the program focuses on providing a nurturing and structured environment where preschoolers can develop essential foundational skills—such as social-emotional growth, early literacy, and basic cognitive abilities—that prepare them for a successful transition into kindergarten.

The school operates under the umbrella of the Belcourt School District, ensuring that its curriculum and standards align with the broader educational goals of the region. By prioritizing play-based learning and early intervention, Tiny Turtles Preschool aims to support the diverse needs of local families, providing a safe, accessible space for young learners to begin their educational journeys within the Turtle Mountain area.
38
Total Students
2.0
Full-Time Teachers
19.0
Student/Teacher Ratio
100.0%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • American Indian
    38 (100.0%)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Pre Kindergarten
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: BELCOURT 7
Phone: (701)477-6471
Website: http://www.belcourt.k12.nd.us
Grade Range: Pre-K - Pre-K
Total Students: 38
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 2.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 19.0
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 38
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
Pre-Kindergarten 38
Gender Ratio