Top Rankings
Takini School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in South Dakota for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there is 1 public school serving 129 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 0.50.
Minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the South Dakota public school average of 31% (majority American Indian).
Overview
This School District
This State (SD)
# Schools
1 School
749 Schools
# Students
129 Students
145,783 Students
# Teachers
55 Teachers
10,922 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
2:1
2:1
District Rank
The school district's graduation rate of 40-59% has decreased from 50% over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
43%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
52%
Graduation Rate
(19-20)40-59%
84%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.00
0.50
# American Indian Students
129 Students
19,596 Students
% American Indian Students
100%
14%
# Asian Students
n/a
2,327 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
2%
# Hispanic Students
n/a
10,537 Students
% Hispanic Students
n/a
7%
# Black Students
n/a
4,608 Students
% Black Students
n/a
3%
# White Students
n/a
100,718 Students
% White Students
n/a
69%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
192 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
n/a
7,776 Students
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
3,368
# Students in K Grade:
9
12,562
# Students in 1st Grade:
5
10,440
# Students in 2nd Grade:
9
10,632
# Students in 3rd Grade:
8
10,662
# Students in 4th Grade:
11
10,681
# Students in 5th Grade:
14
10,736
# Students in 6th Grade:
12
11,038
# Students in 7th Grade:
15
11,203
# Students in 8th Grade:
10
11,335
# Students in 9th Grade:
10
13,002
# Students in 10th Grade:
9
10,808
# Students in 11th Grade:
9
9,782
# Students in 12th Grade:
8
9,534
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
Best Takini School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: n/an/a
Hwy 34 East Cherry Creek Rd
Howes, SD 57748
(605) 538-4399
Howes, SD 57748
(605) 538-4399
Grades: K-12
| 129 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Takini School District?
Takini School District manages 1 public schools serving 129 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 2:1, which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 13:1.
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