For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public school serving 153 students in Takini School District.
Public Schools in Takini School District have a diversity score of 0.00, which is less than the South Dakota public school average of 0.53.
Minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the South Dakota public school average of 34% (majority American Indian).
Overview
This School District
This State (SD)
# Schools
1 School
725 Schools
# Students
153 Students
146,792 Students
# Teachers
6 Teachers
10,615 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
26:1
26:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
The school district's graduation rate of 50% has decreased from PS% over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(21-22)≤5%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
42%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)<50%
82%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)81.9%
22.5%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.00
0.53
% American Indian
100%
14%
% Asian
n/a
2%
% Hispanic
n/a
9%
% Black
n/a
3%
% White
n/a
66%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Best Takini School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: n/an/a
Hwy 34 East Cherry Creek Rd
Howes, SD 57748
(605) 538-4399
Howes, SD 57748
(605) 538-4399
Gr: K-12 | 153 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Takini School District?
Takini School District manages 1 public schools serving 153 students.
What is the racial composition of students in Takini School District?
100% of Takini School District students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Takini School District?
Takini School District has a student/teacher ratio of 26:1, which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 14:1.
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