Dunseith Day School serves 201 students in grades Kindergarten-8.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 10-14% (which is lower than the North Dakota state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 6-9% (which is lower than the North Dakota state average of 44%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is equal to the North Dakota state level of 10:1.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 201 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Math Proficiency: 10-14%
- Reading Proficiency: 6-9%
- Science Proficiency: ≤20%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ND Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Dunseith Day School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Dakota for:
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Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Dunseith Day School's student population of 201 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has declined by 31% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
201 students
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Dunseith Day School is 0.00, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.50. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
44%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1
American Indian
100%
11%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
n/a
8%
Black
n/a
5%
White
n/a
70%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
27%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ND Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% ND state average), while 6-9% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% ND state average).
How many students attend Dunseith Day School?
201 students attend Dunseith Day School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Dunseith Day School students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Dunseith Day School?
Dunseith Day School has a student ration of 10:1, which is equal to the North Dakota state average of 10:1.
What grades does Dunseith Day School offer ?
Dunseith Day School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Dunseith Day School part of?
Dunseith Day School is part of Dunseith Day School District.
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