Turtle Lake-Mercer Elementary School

Public PK, KG-6

 250 3rd Ave W
       Turtle Lake, ND  58575


(701) 448-2365

District: Turtle Lake-Mercer 72

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $15,171 Help


Students who attend Turtle Lake-Mercer Elementary School usually attend:

High:    Turtle Lake-Mercer High School

Student/teacher ratio:  10.0 Help
Number of students:  105

Racial breakdown:

White:
95.2%
Two or more races:
2.9%
African American:
1.0%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  25.7% Help


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Compare Details Turtle Lake-Mercer Elementary School is not ranked due for the most recent year due to insufficient test score data. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2017 the calculated Average Standard Score was 26.58. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (95.2%), two or more races (2.9%), American Indian (1%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 25.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Turtle Lake-Mercer Elementary School is 10. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Turtle Lake-Mercer Elementary School is $15,171.
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Rank History for Turtle Lake-Mercer Elementary School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools ND State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2012 50.33 122nd 195 37.4%
2013 55.91 113th 217 47.9%
2014 44.66 152nd 217 30.0%
2015 20.53 177th 194 8.8%
2016 21.14 183rd 207 11.6%
2017 26.58 164th 202 18.8%
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Data source: test scores: North Dakota Department of Public Instruction, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Enrollment information for Turtle Lake-Mercer Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 190 0 1 0 1 n/a n/a 0 192
1989 177 0 1 0 1 n/a n/a 1 180
1990 156 0 0 0 1 n/a n/a 2 159
1991 146 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 147
1992 141 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 142
1993 127 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 128
1994 118 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 119
1995 116 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 116
1996 116 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 116
1997 122 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 122
1998 126 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 126
1999 105 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 105
2000 98 0 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 100
2001 101 0 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 103
2002 94 0 2 0 1 n/a n/a 0 97
2003 94 0 2 0 1 n/a n/a 0 97
2004 84 0 0 0 1 n/a n/a 0 85
2005 81 0 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 82
2006 79 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 79
2007 75 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 75
2008 73 0 0 0 2 n/a n/a 0 75
2009 75 0 0 0 3 n/a n/a 0 78
2010 78 1 0 1 6 n/a n/a 0 86
2011 78 1 0 0 4 0 1 0 84
2012 84 0 0 0 5 1 1 0 91
2013 92 0 0 0 3 0 1 0 96
2014 84 0 0 1 2 0 1 0 88
2015 88 2 0 1 1 0 0 0 92
2016 106 1 0 3 5 0 0 0 115
2017 93 1 0 4 5 0 0 0 103
2018 96 1 0 1 4 0 1 0 103
2019 104 1 0 2 3 0 3 0 113
2020 104 1 0 0 3 0 5 0 113
2021 101 1 0 0 0 0 4 0 106
2022 108 0 0 0 0 0 3 0 111
2023 100 1 0 0 1 0 3 0 105

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Turtle Lake-Mercer Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 192 10.5 18.2 n/a
1989 180 11.4 15.7 n/a
1990 159 8.3 19.1 n/a
1991 147 8.5 17.2 n/a
1992 142 8.6 16.5 15.5
1993 128 8.4 15.2 10.9
1994 119 8.5 14.0 18.5
1995 116 7.5 15.5 15.5
1996 116 7.5 15.5 15.5
1997 122 7.5 16.3 18
1998 126 7.5 16.8 17.5
1999 105 7.5 14.0 20
2000 100 7.5 13.3 29
2001 103 8.5 12.1 27.2
2002 97 8.9 10.9 35.1
2003 97 8.9 10.9 35.1
2004 85 8.9 9.6 34.1
2005 82 9.9 8.3 32.9
2006 79 9.9 8.0 32.9
2007 75 9.9 7.6 29.3
2008 75 10.4 7.2 34.7
2009 78 10.4 7.5 33.3
2010 86 10.3 8.2 41.9
2011 84 10.3 8.0 39.3
2012 91 10.3 8.7 33
2013 96 10.7 8.9 33.3
2014 88 9.8 8.8 27.3
2015 92 10.0 9.2 27.2
2016 115 10.0 11.5 32.2
2017 103 11.3 9.0 32
2018 103 9.8 10.4 24.3
2019 113 9.2 12.2 19.5
2020 113 10.2 11.0 23
2021 106 10.3 10.2 22.6
2022 111 10.2 10.8 12.6
2023 105 10.4 10.0 25.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Turtle Lake-Mercer Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 192 10.5 18.2 n/a
1989 180 11.4 15.7 n/a
1990 159 8.3 19.1 n/a
1991 147 8.5 17.2 n/a
1992 142 8.6 16.5 15.5
1993 128 8.4 15.2 10.9
1994 119 8.5 14.0 18.5
1995 116 7.5 15.5 15.5
1996 116 7.5 15.5 15.5
1997 122 7.5 16.3 18
1998 126 7.5 16.8 17.5
1999 105 7.5 14.0 20
2000 100 7.5 13.3 29
2001 103 8.5 12.1 27.2
2002 97 8.9 10.9 35.1
2003 97 8.9 10.9 35.1
2004 85 8.9 9.6 34.1
2005 82 9.9 8.3 32.9
2006 79 9.9 8.0 32.9
2007 75 9.9 7.6 29.3
2008 75 10.4 7.2 34.7
2009 78 10.4 7.5 33.3
2010 86 10.3 8.2 41.9
2011 84 10.3 8.0 39.3
2012 91 10.3 8.7 33
2013 96 10.7 8.9 33.3
2014 88 9.8 8.8 27.3
2015 92 10.0 9.2 27.2
2016 115 10.0 11.5 32.2
2017 103 11.3 9.0 32
2018 103 9.8 10.4 24.3
2019 113 9.2 12.2 19.5
2020 113 10.2 11.0 23
2021 106 10.3 10.2 22.6
2022 111 10.2 10.8 12.6
2023 105 10.4 10.0 25.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Turtle Lake-Mercer Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,002 (7.8%) $11,874 (92.2%) $12,876
2020 $1,110 (7.8%) $13,137 (92.2%) $14,247
2021 $1,583 (10.4%) $13,644 (89.6%) $15,227
2022 $2,305 (15.2%) $12,866 (84.8%) $15,171

Data source: North Dakota Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Turtle Lake-Mercer Elementary School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students113105
 7.1%
African American11
American Indian31
 66.7%
Asian00
Hispanic20
 100%
Pacific Islander00
White104100
 3.8%
Two or More Races33
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients19.5%25.7%
 6.2%


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In the 2022-23 school year, 105 students attended Turtle Lake-Mercer Elementary School.

Students at Turtle Lake-Mercer Elementary School are 95% White, 3% Two or more races.

Students who attend Turtle Lake-Mercer Elementary School usually go on to attend:

High : Turtle Lake-Mercer High School


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the North Dakota Department of Public Instruction.

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