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Oglala Lakota County 65-1

South Dakota · Public School District
6
Schools
1,798
Students
$27,509
Per-Pupil Spend
+92% nat'l
100.0%
Free Lunch Rate
+48pp vs nat'l
—
Graduation Rate
District Overview

Oglala Lakota County 65-1 is a public school district in South Dakota serving 1,798 students across 6 schools. It includes 4 elementary, 2 high schools. Per-pupil spending of $27,509 is above average for a US public school district. 100% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting significant economic need in the community. Opportunity scores across its schools are moderate, with a district median of 52/100.

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All Schools (6)
Elementary Schools4 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Batesland School - 01PK–08196
Red Shirt School - 04PK–0843
Rockyford School - 03PK–08396
Wolf Creek School - 02PK–08624
High Schools2 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Lakota Tech High School - 1009–12449
Oglala Lakota County Virtual High School - 9209–1290
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$27,509+92% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
27%
State
26.6%
Local (property tax)
2.0%
Federal
71.4%

Funding is shared between state (27%) and local sources (2%), with notable federal support (71%).

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
6
Schools
1,798
Students
100%
Free Lunch
$28K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate—
Opportunity Score52/100
StateSouth Dakota →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
High per-student investment
Spends $27,509 per pupil — 92% above the national average of $14,347.
High economic need in community
100% of students qualify for free or reduced lunch — above the national rate of 52.2% — reflecting broader economic challenges.
Heavy reliance on federal aid
71% of revenue comes from federal sources. High federal reliance typically signals a limited local tax base or high concentration of low-income families.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Oglala Lakota County 65-1?
Oglala Lakota County 65-1 has 6 public schools, serving a total of 1,798 students.
How much does Oglala Lakota County 65-1 spend per student?
Oglala Lakota County 65-1 spends $27,509 per pupil — 92% above the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in Oglala Lakota County 65-1?
100% of students in Oglala Lakota County 65-1 qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in Oglala Lakota County 65-1?
No, Oglala Lakota County 65-1 does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does Oglala Lakota County 65-1 serve?
Oglala Lakota County 65-1 serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for Oglala Lakota County 65-1?
The median opportunity score across schools in Oglala Lakota County 65-1 is 52/100. The national median is 50/100. Opportunity scores reflect long-term economic mobility prospects for children who grow up in these communities.
About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.