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#399 of 451 schools in ND

Based on limited data

Turtle Mountain Elementary School

Elementary School · Turtle Mountain Elementary School · Belcourt, ND

An elementary school in Belcourt, ND serving grades Kindergarten – 5th.

Estimated ScoreLimited data profile

PO Box 440, Belcourt, ND 58316

  • 19.8:1 student-teacher ratio

Estimated academic score. This school does not have standardized test data. Based on ND statewide data.Learn more

Academics

Partial Profile · 2/3 metrics
Student ProgressNot Available

Requires 2+ years of test data

Academics6.3Average49%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.·Area estimate · Based on ND state average
Resources & Environment2.1Needs Improvement51%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio19.8:1
Chronic Absenteeism27%

How we calculate scores →

Component weights adjusted due to data availability.

Test scores

Most recent published year. School vs. ND average.

Test score data not yet available for this school.

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

99.4%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Turtle Mountain Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 19Car-Dependent
  • Bike 43Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Low157/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$54,611

Median home value

$82,300

Median rent

$467/mo

College educated

14%

Homeownership

63%

Poverty rate

27.7%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 58316; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

2 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Turtle Mountain Community Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified3.3PK–50.0 mi672Compare →
Ojibwa Indian SchoolEnrollment path unverified3.9K–83.0 mi217Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Turtle Mountain Elementary School

Schools in district
1
Rank in district
#1 of 1
District spending per student
The source release did not match this district identifier.
District child poverty rate
The source release did not match this district identifier.

Turtle Mountain Elementary School is listed in Turtle Mountain Elementary School; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Turtle Mountain Elementary School

Turtle Mountain Elementary School is a public elementary school in Belcourt, ND, part of Turtle Mountain Elementary School, serving approximately 514 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 19.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.2 out of 10 and ranks #399 of 451 schools in ND. Based on limited data: 40% component coverage.

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Turtle Mountain Elementary School

What grades does Turtle Mountain Elementary School serve?

Turtle Mountain Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.

How many students attend Turtle Mountain Elementary School?

Turtle Mountain Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 514 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Turtle Mountain Elementary School?

The student-teacher ratio at Turtle Mountain Elementary School is 19.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Turtle Mountain Elementary School rank in ND?

Turtle Mountain Elementary School ranks #399 of 451 schools in ND.

What is Turtle Mountain Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

Turtle Mountain Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.2 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is Turtle Mountain Elementary School a charter school?

No, Turtle Mountain Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Turtle Mountain Elementary School a Title I school?

No, Turtle Mountain Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Turtle Mountain Elementary School?

99.4% of students at Turtle Mountain Elementary School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
Kindergarten – 5th
Enrollment
514
Student-Teacher Ratio
19.8:1
Teachers (FTE)
26
Type
regular
Setting
Remote Rural
County
Rolette County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
27.0%
Area population (ZIP 58316)
5,902
Area median age
26.6
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 58316; this does not measure the attendance area.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2023–24

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