For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public school serving 150 students in Wounded Knee District School District.
Public Schools in Wounded Knee District 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 33% (majority American Indian).
Overview
This School District
This State (SD)
# Schools
1 School
734 Schools
# Students
150 Students
146,041 Students
# Teachers
8 Teachers
10,645 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
19:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
42%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.00
0.53
% 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
Best Wounded Knee District School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: n/an/a
100 Main Street
Manderson, SD 57756
(605) 867-4350
Manderson, SD 57756
(605) 867-4350
Grades: K-8
| 150 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Wounded Knee District School District?
Wounded Knee District School District manages 1 public schools serving 150 students.
What is the racial composition of students in Wounded Knee District School District?
100% of Wounded Knee District School District students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Wounded Knee District School District?
Wounded Knee District School District has a student/teacher ratio of 19:1, which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 14:1.
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