Enrollment
38
North Dakota · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 380253000856
Tiny Turtles Preschool — Belcourt, ND
Federal NCES profile for Tiny Turtles Preschool, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 33/100.
👥 Class size 36
🌟 Gifted program 30
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Belcourt 7 · North Dakota
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
2.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16:1
vs 11.7:1 North Dakota avg
+37% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
100.0%
vs 28.2% North Dakota avg
+255% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Tiny Turtles Preschool compares with North Dakota and U.S. medians
The federal record — no proprietary index, no editorial formula.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Tiny Turtles Preschool reports 38 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 2.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 16:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 37% above the North Dakota state mean of 11.7:1, signalling larger average class loads than peers in the same state. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 1% higher, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 100.0% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 255% above the North Dakota average and 93% above the national baseline.
On the finance side, the surrounding Belcourt 7 spends $24,370 per pupil district-wide, above the North Dakota average of $22,219 and above the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 1.1% from local sources (property taxes), 43.8% from the state, and 55.2% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (F), calculated from 2 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Tiny Turtles Preschool compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against North Dakota state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs North Dakota | North Dakota avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16:1 | ▲ 37% | 11.7:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 255% | 28.2% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 38 | top 12% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Economic need
100.0%
free-lunch eligible
— 255% above the North Dakota average of 28.2%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold — federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
16:1
students per teacher
— 37% above state mean
Top 91% in North Dakota — lower ratio than 9% of state schools
Between 15:1 and 20:1 — in line with the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Funding equity
$24,370
per pupil, district-wide
— above North Dakota avg of $22,219
Above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 38 Top 12% in North Dakota — larger than 88% of 499 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 2.0
Students per teacher 16:1 +37% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 100.0% +255% vs state
NCES ID 380253000856
Student demographics
American Indian / Alaska Native 100.0%
Largest group: American Indian / Alaska Native at 100.0% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 0.0
Discipline & special education
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 0
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Belcourt 7, which includes Tiny Turtles Preschool.
$24,370
Per student
+10%
vs North Dakota
Avg $22,219
+25%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 1.1%
State 43.8%
Federal 55.2%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 605
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Enrollment
- 557
- Students per teacher
- 10:1
- Enrollment
- 318
- Students per teacher
- 10.2:1
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Frequently asked questions about Tiny Turtles Preschool
How many students attend Tiny Turtles Preschool?
Tiny Turtles Preschool has 38 students enrolled. It is a other school in Belcourt, ND.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Tiny Turtles Preschool?
The student-teacher ratio at Tiny Turtles Preschool is 16:1, which is 37% higher than the North Dakota average of 11.7:1 and 1% higher than the national average of 15.9:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Tiny Turtles Preschool?
100.0% of students at Tiny Turtles Preschool are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Dakota average of 28.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Tiny Turtles Preschool?
The largest demographic group at Tiny Turtles Preschool is American Indian / Alaska Native at 100.0%. The school serves a student body in Belcourt, ND.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Tiny Turtles Preschool?
Tiny Turtles Preschool has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (F) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.