Wounded Knee District School serves 150 students in grades Kindergarten-8.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤5% (which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤5% (which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the South Dakota state level of 12:1.
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 150 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Math Proficiency: ≤5%
- Reading Proficiency: ≤5%
- Science Proficiency: ≤20%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Wounded Knee District School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Dakota for:
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Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Wounded Knee District School's student population of 150 students has declined by 20% over five school years.
The teacher population of 8 teachers has declined by 52% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
150 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Wounded Knee District School is 0.00, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.53. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
42%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
12:1
American Indian
100%
14%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
n/a
8%
Black
n/a
3%
White
n/a
67%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
98%
31%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% SD state average), while ≤5% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% SD state average).
How many students attend Wounded Knee District School?
150 students attend Wounded Knee District School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Wounded Knee District School students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Wounded Knee District School?
Wounded Knee District School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 12:1.
What grades does Wounded Knee District School offer ?
Wounded Knee District School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Wounded Knee District School part of?
Wounded Knee District School is part of Wounded Knee District School District.
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