Wounded Knee District School serves 146 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 10:1 is lower than the South Dakota state level of 12:1.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 146 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- 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:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Wounded Knee District School's student population of 146 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 14 teachers has grown by 27% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
146 students
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
Colors
Blue and Gold
School Calendar
School Motto
Home of our future leaders
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
10:1
12:1
American Indian
100%
14%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
98%
34%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
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?
146 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 10:1, which is lower 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 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Wounded Knee District School part of?
Wounded Knee District School is part of Wounded Knee District.
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