Wounded Knee District School serves 125 students in grades Kindergarten-8.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤5% (which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤5% (which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 54%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the South Dakota state level of 12:1.
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 125 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Math Proficiency: ≤5%
- Reading Proficiency: ≤5%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Wounded Knee District School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Dakota for:
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Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Wounded Knee District School's student population of 125 students has declined by 33% over five school years.
The teacher population of 12 teachers has declined by 29% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
125 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Wounded Knee District 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)
(18-19)≤5%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)≤5%
54%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
12:1
American Indian
100%
14%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
n/a
7%
Black
n/a
3%
White
n/a
69%
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
100%
29%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% SD state average), while ≤5% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 54% SD state average).
How many students attend Wounded Knee District School?
125 students attend Wounded Knee District School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Wounded Knee District School students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Wounded Knee District School?
Wounded Knee District School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 12:1.
What grades does Wounded Knee District School offer ?
Wounded Knee District School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Wounded Knee District School part of?
Wounded Knee District School is part of Wounded Knee District School District.
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