Sitting Bull School serves 49 students in grades Kindergarten-8.
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 ≤10% (which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 4:1 is lower than the South Dakota state level of 12:1.
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 49 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 4:1
- Math Proficiency: ≤10%
- Reading Proficiency: ≤10%
- Science Proficiency: <50%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Sitting Bull School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Dakota for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
School Overview
Sitting Bull School's student population of 49 students has declined by 51% over five school years.
The teacher population of 14 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
49 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Sitting Bull 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)
≤10%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
42%
Student : Teacher Ratio
4:1
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: 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?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% SD state average), while ≤10% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% SD state average).
How many students attend Sitting Bull School?
49 students attend Sitting Bull School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Sitting Bull School students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Sitting Bull School?
Sitting Bull School has a student ration of 4:1, which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 12:1.
What grades does Sitting Bull School offer ?
Sitting Bull School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Sitting Bull School part of?
Sitting Bull School is part of Sitting Bull School District.
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