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White Shield School

2 2nd Ave West, Roseglen, ND 58775 · (701) 743-4350 · McLean County
GRADES KG–12COMBINED43-RURALTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL171 STUDENTS
Enrollment
171
Combined
STATE 500
Student : Teacher
13.2:1
13 FTE teachers
STATE 14.0:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
98%
168 students
STATE 37%
Community
0
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other combined schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade
Kindergarten
5
Grade 1
8
Grade 2
17
Grade 3
13
Grade 4
9
Grade 5
14
Grade 6
13
Grade 7
11
Grade 8
19
Grade 9
14
Grade 10
17
Grade 11
19
Grade 12
12
Student demographics
Native American
171100%
STATE 11%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
Male
8952%
Female
8248%

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7-year change

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Enrollment
171
+10 (+6%) vs 2017
Source: NCES Common Core of Data

About White Shield School

White Shield School is one of the micro-enrollment multi-level schools in Roseglen, North Dakota, operated by White Shield School, with 171 students on its rolls from grades K through 12. That puts it 66% smaller than the typical public school in North Dakota, which averages around 500 students.

White Shield School is a school of White Shield School, the district that handles curriculum, staffing, and budget for the campus.

In terms of who attends, White Shield School lists that 100% of students identify as Native American, making the school strongly Native American-majority.

In terms of school funding signals, On paper, White Shield School has 13 full-time-equivalent teachers, translating to a class-load average of around 13.2:1. Statewide, the average ratio sits near 14.0:1, putting White Shield School tighter than the state norm the norm. About 98% of enrolled students meet the income threshold for free or reduced-price lunch, a commonly cited indicator of low-income enrollment. That share is higher than McLean County's rate of about 29%.

Zooming out to the county, McLean County reports that median household income runs about $83,583, 26% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the poverty rate sits near 5%. In all, McLean County runs 15 public schools (combined enrollment of about 1,906 students), of which White Shield School is one.

The closest other public school is WHITE SHIELD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, roughly 0.7 miles away. 2 of the 8 nearest public schools sit inside a five-mile radius.

Geographically, the school is in a small-town area.

Over the past 7-year window. Over the past 7-year window, the student count grew 6%: 161 students in 2018 compared to 171 in 2025.

Inside the community feed, the feed for White Shield School typically covers science fair prep, picture-day reminders, and bus-route questions. Posting is open to anyone connected to the school.

McLean County at a glance

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Population
9,823
Census ACS
Median income
$83,583
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
26%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
5%
Below federal line
Schools in county
15
1,906 students

Quick facts

School name
White Shield School
District
White Shield School
Address
2 2nd Ave West, Roseglen, ND 58775
Phone
(701) 743-4350
County
McLean County
Level
Combined
Grade range
KG–12
Total enrollment
171
Teachers (FTE)
13
Student–teacher ratio
13.2:1
Free/Reduced lunch
168 (98%)
Locale
43-Rural: Remote
NCES ID
590011700174
Charter school
No
Virtual school
No

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Frequently asked questions

About White Shield School
How large is White Shield School?
White Shield School enrolls approximately 171 students in grades KG-12.
What age range does White Shield School serve?
White Shield School serves students from grade KG through grade 12.
What is the student-teacher ratio at White Shield School?
The student-to-teacher ratio at White Shield School is approximately 13.2:1 (13 FTE teachers).
What is the racial breakdown of students at White Shield School?
At White Shield School, the student body is approximately .
Who oversees White Shield School?
White Shield School is overseen by White Shield School in McLean County.
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