Crow Creek Sioux Tribal Elementary School serves 142 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤10% (which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤5% (which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the South Dakota state level of 12:1.
Quick Facts (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 142 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Math Proficiency: ≤10%
- Reading Proficiency: ≤5%
- Science Proficiency: ≤20%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Crow Creek Sioux Tribal Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Dakota for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Crow Creek Sioux Tribal Elementary School's student population of 142 students has declined by 33% over five school years.
The teacher population of 7 teachers has declined by 61% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
142 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
Last Day of School
Fri. May 22, 2026
School Motto
To guide our students to become life-long leaders in education, culture and their everyday walk of life.
School Rankings
The diversity score of Crow Creek Sioux Tribal Elementary School is 0.00, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.53. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
42%
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
12:1
American Indian
100%
14%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
n/a
8%
Black
n/a
3%
White
n/a
67%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
98%
31%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% SD state average), while ≤5% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% SD state average).
How many students attend Crow Creek Sioux Tribal Elementary School?
142 students attend Crow Creek Sioux Tribal Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Crow Creek Sioux Tribal Elementary School students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Crow Creek Sioux Tribal Elementary School?
Crow Creek Sioux Tribal Elementary School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 12:1.
What grades does Crow Creek Sioux Tribal Elementary School offer ?
Crow Creek Sioux Tribal Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Crow Creek Sioux Tribal Elementary School part of?
Crow Creek Sioux Tribal Elementary School is part of Crow Creek Sioux Tribal Elementary School District.
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