He Dog Elementary - 05

25300 Bia #4
Parmelee, SD 57566
(School attendance zone shown in map)
He Dog Elementary - 05 serves 159 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%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤5% (which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 54%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is equal to the South Dakota state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 31% (majority American Indian).

Quick Stats (2023-24)

  • School Type: Online School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 159 students
  • State Accredited: No
  • Live Instruction: No
  • Rolling Enrollment: No
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 99%
  • Math Proficiency
    : ≤5% (Top 1% in SD)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : ≤5% (Top 1%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education

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School Overview

He Dog Elementary - 05's student population of 159 students has grown by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 13 teachers has grown by 62% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
159 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
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State Accredited Program
No
Personalized Content
No
Live Instruction
No
Rolling Enrollment
No
Flexible Class Schedule
No
Accelerated Offerings
No
Classes for Credit/Part Time Options
No
Dedicated College Counselor
No
Tutoring/Mentoring
No
Community Clubs/Activities Offered
No

School Rankings

The diversity score of He Dog Elementary - 05 is 0.06, 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.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (SD)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)
≤5%
46%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)
≤5%
54%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
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American Indian
97%
14%
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Asian
n/a
2%
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Hispanic
2%
7%
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Black
n/a
3%
White
1%
69%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
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Diversity Score
0.06
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
29%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (08-09)
18%
9%
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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 He Dog Elementary - 05?
159 students attend He Dog Elementary - 05.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
97% of He Dog Elementary - 05 students are American Indian, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of He Dog Elementary - 05?
He Dog Elementary - 05 has a student ration of 12:1, which is equal to the South Dakota state average of 12:1.
What grades does He Dog Elementary - 05 offer ?
He Dog Elementary - 05 offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is He Dog Elementary - 05 part of?
He Dog Elementary - 05 is part of Todd County School District 66-1.

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Quick Stats (2023-24)

  • School Type: Online School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 159 students
  • State Accredited: No
  • Live Instruction: No
  • Rolling Enrollment: No
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 99%
  • Math Proficiency
    : ≤5% (Top 1%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : ≤5% (Top 1%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education

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