For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 public school serving 146 students in Wounded Knee District.
Public Schools in Wounded Knee 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
146 Students
146,776 Students
# Teachers
14 Teachers
10,614 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(21-22)≤5%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
42%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)78.1%
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 Wounded Knee District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: n/an/a
114 Manderson School Rd
Manderson, SD 57756
(605) 867-4350
Manderson, SD 57756
(605) 867-4350
Gr: K-8 | 146 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Wounded Knee District?
Wounded Knee District manages 1 public schools serving 146 students.
What is the racial composition of students in Wounded Knee District?
100% of Wounded Knee District students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Wounded Knee District?
Wounded Knee 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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