Overview
DUNSEITH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public elementary serving grades -1–6 in Dunseith, North Dakota. The school enrolls 236 students. It is part of the DUNSEITH 1 district.
Source: NCES CCD (2025)
Strengths & Things to Consider
Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against North Dakota state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.
Strengths
Smaller-than-average class sizes
8.7:1 student-to-teacher ratio (US average ≈ 16:1)
Intimate school community
236 students — small for a US elementary school
Things to Consider
Higher share of students from low-income families
100% free/reduced-lunch eligibility — schools in this range benefit from strong parent engagement programs
Key Facts
SectorPublic
School Type—
LevelElementary
Grade Span-1–6
DistrictDUNSEITH 1
County38079
CityDunseith
ZIP58329
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID380546000155
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment236
White0.0%
Hispanic / Latino0.0%
Black / African American0.0%
Asian1.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native97.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.0%
Two or More Races0.4%
Race / Ethnicity Distribution
Source: NCES CCD (2025)
Equity & Title I
In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.
FRL %100%
State Avg34%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2025)