Oglala Lakota County 65-1 School District
- For the 2020 school year, there are 6 public schools in Oglala Lakota County 65-1 School District, serving 1,457 students.
- Public school in Oglala Lakota County 65-1 School District have an average math proficiency score of 4% (versus the South Dakota public school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 8% (versus the 52% statewide average). This district's average school ranking is in the bottom 50% of public schools in South Dakota.
- The top ranked public schools in Oglala Lakota County 65-1 School District are Oglala Lakota County Alternative - 09, Red Shirt School - 04 and Rockyford School - 03. Overall school rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
- Minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the South Dakota public school average of 30% (majority American Indian).
- The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the South Dakota public school average of 14:1.
Overview
| School District Name | Oglala Lakota County 65-1 School District |
| School District Website | http://www.olcsd.com |
| School District Phone Number | (605)288-1921 |
| School District Grades Offered | PK - 12 |
| 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School District | This State (SD) |
| # of Schools | 6 Schools | 722 Schools |
| # of Students | 1,457 Students | 145,072 Students |
| # of Teachers | 105 Teachers | 9,796 Teachers |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 14:1 | 14:1 |
District Comparison
- Oglala Lakota County 65-1 School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 149 school districts in South Dakota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2016-2017 school year.
- The school district's graduation rate of 5% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School District | State Average (SD) |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 3% | 47% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 7% | 53% |
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| Graduation Rate | ≤5% | 82% |
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Students by Ethnicity:
| Diversity Score | 0.06 | 0.48 |
| # of American Indian Students | 1,409 Students | 22,960 Students |
| % American Indian Students | 97% | 16% |
| # of Asian Students | n/a | 2,450 Students |
| % Asian Students | n/a | 2% |
| # of Hispanic Students | 33 Students | 8,185 Students |
| % Hispanic Students | 2% | 5% |
| # of Black Students | n/a | 4,411 Students |
| % Black Students | n/a | 3% |
| # of White Students | 5 Students | 101,454 Students |
| % White Students | n/a | 70% |
| # of Hawaiian Students | 2 Students | 153 Students |
| % of Hawaiian Students | n/a | n/a |
| # of Two or more races Students | 8 Students | 5,459 Students |
| % of Two or more races Students | 1% | 4% |
Students by Grade:
| # of Students in Pre-Kindergarten: | 89 | 3,388 |
| # of Students in Kindergarten: | 146 | 12,298 |
| # of Students in 1st Grade: | 143 | 11,015 |
| # of Students in 2nd Grade: | 166 | 11,028 |
| # of Students in 3rd Grade: | 137 | 11,166 |
| # of Students in 4th Grade: | 152 | 11,439 |
| # of Students in 5th Grade: | 145 | 11,400 |
| # of Students in 6th Grade: | 146 | 11,161 |
| # of Students in 7th Grade: | 126 | 11,123 |
| # of Students in 8th Grade: | 101 | 10,704 |
| # of Students in 9th Grade: | 60 | 11,505 |
| # of Students in 10th Grade: | 23 | 10,340 |
| # of Students in 11th Grade: | 16 | 9,403 |
| # of Students in 12th Grade: | 7 | 9,102 |
| # of Ungraded Students: | - | - |
Fiscal Data Comparison
- The revenue/student of $18,274 is higher than the state average of $11,339. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
- The school district's spending/student of $17,586 is higher than the state average of $10,782. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School District | This State (SD) |
| Total Revenue | $26 MM | $4 MM |
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| Spending | $25 MM | $3 MM |
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| Revenue / Student | $18,274 | $11,339 |
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| Spending / Student | $17,586 | $10,782 |
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Oglala Lakota County 65-1 School District Public Schools (2020)
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School (Math/Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students - Batesland School - 01 Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%
Rank: Bottom 50%206 School St
Batesland, SD 57716
(605)288-1948
Grades: PK-8 | 181 students
- Oglala Lakota County Alternative - 09 Alternative School
Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%
Rank: Bottom 50%E Hwy 18
Pine Ridge, SD 57770
(605)288-1948
Grades: K-8 | 4 students
- Oglala Lakota County Virtual High School - 92206 School St
Batesland, SD 57716
(605)288-1921
Grades: 9-12 | 106 students
- Red Shirt School - 04 Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%
Rank: Bottom 50%Red Shirt Village
Batesland, SD 57716
(605)255-4859
Grades: PK-8 | 88 students
- Rockyford School - 03 Math: 7% | Reading: 10%
Rank: Bottom 50%Jct Bia 33 & 27
Porcupine, SD 57772
(605)455-2438
Grades: PK-8 | 394 students
- Wolf Creek School - 02 Math: ≤1% | Reading: 6%
Rank: Bottom 50%E Hwy 18
Pine Ridge, SD 57770
(605)867-5174
Grades: PK-8 | 684 students
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