Tiospaye Topa School District

15618 1st Ave
Laplant, SD 57652
For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 public school serving 166 students in Tiospaye Topa School District.
Public Schools in Tiospaye Topa 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
724 Schools
# Students
166 Students
146,776 Students
# Teachers
17 Teachers
10,614 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

The school district's graduation rate of 50% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School District
State Average (SD)
(21-22)
≤10%
42%
≤5%
51%
≤20%
42%
(21-22)
<50%
82%
(2022-23)
79%
22.5%

Students by Ethnicity:

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 Tiospaye Topa School District Public Schools (2026-27)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
15618 1st Ave
Ridgeview, SD 57652
(605) 733-2290
Gr: K-12 | 166 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Tiospaye Topa School District?
Tiospaye Topa School District manages 1 public schools serving 166 students.
What is the racial composition of students in Tiospaye Topa School District?
100% of Tiospaye Topa School District students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Tiospaye Topa School District?
Tiospaye Topa School District has a student/teacher ratio of 10:1, which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 14:1.

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Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • District size: 1 school
  • Grades: K-12
  • Enrollment: 166 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 100%
  • : <50%
  • : ≤10%
  • : ≤5%
  • : ≤20%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education

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