Pierre Indian Learning Center

Pierre Indian Learning Center serves 118 students in grades 1-8. 
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤5% (which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 43%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤5% (which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 3:1 is lower than the South Dakota state level of 12:1.

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 1-8
  • Enrollment: 118 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 3:1
  • : ≤5%
  • : ≤5%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education

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School Overview

Pierre Indian Learning Center's student population of 118 students has declined by 37% over five school years.
The teacher population of 38 teachers has declined by 29% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 1-8
Total Students
118 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Pierre Indian Learning Center 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.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
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State Level (SD)
≤5%
43%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Pierre Indian Learning Center and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in South Dakota by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
≤5%
52%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Pierre Indian Learning Center and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of South Dakota by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
3:1
12:1
This chart display the student teacher ratio of Pierre Indian Learning Center and the public school average student teacher ratio of South Dakota by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
American Indian
100%
14%
This chart display the percentage of American Indian students in Pierre Indian Learning Center and percentage of American Indian public school students in South Dakota by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
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
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0.00
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
29%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Pierre Indian Learning Center and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in South Dakota by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
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 43% SD state average), while ≤5% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% SD state average).
How many students attend Pierre Indian Learning Center?
118 students attend Pierre Indian Learning Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Pierre Indian Learning Center students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Pierre Indian Learning Center?
Pierre Indian Learning Center has a student ration of 3:1, which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 12:1.
What grades does Pierre Indian Learning Center offer ?
Pierre Indian Learning Center offers enrollment in grades 1-8
What school district is Pierre Indian Learning Center part of?
Pierre Indian Learning Center is part of Pierre Indian Learning Center School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 1-8
  • Enrollment: 118 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 3:1
  • : ≤5%
  • : ≤5%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education

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