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Turtle Mountain Elementary School

North Dakota · Public School District
1
Schools
555
Students
Per-Pupil Spend
99.5%
Free Lunch Rate
+47pp vs nat'l
Graduation Rate
District Overview

Turtle Mountain Elementary School is a public school district in North Dakota serving 555 students across 1 school. It includes 1 elementary school. 99% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting significant economic need in the community. Opportunity scores across its schools are limited, with a district median of 35/100.

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All Schools (1)
Elementary School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
Turtle Mountain Elementary SchoolKG–05555
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure
National avg $14,347
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
1
Schools
555
Students
99%
Free Lunch
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate
Opportunity Score35/100
Strengths & Considerations
High economic need in community
99% of students qualify for free or reduced lunch — above the national rate of 52.2% — reflecting broader economic challenges.
Low opportunity scores
Median opportunity score of 35/100, below the national median of 50, which can correlate with weaker long-term economic mobility for students.
Limited school choice
With only 1 school in the district, families have fewer options for different programs or learning environments.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Turtle Mountain Elementary School?
Turtle Mountain Elementary School has 1 public school, serving a total of 555 students.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in Turtle Mountain Elementary School?
99% of students in Turtle Mountain Elementary School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in Turtle Mountain Elementary School?
No, Turtle Mountain Elementary School does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does Turtle Mountain Elementary School serve?
Turtle Mountain Elementary School serves grades KG through 5, covering elementary and middle school levels.
What is the opportunity score for Turtle Mountain Elementary School?
The median opportunity score across schools in Turtle Mountain Elementary School is 35/100. The national median is 50/100. Opportunity scores reflect long-term economic mobility prospects for children who grow up in these communities.
About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.