Pahin Sinte Owayawa serves 135 students in grades Kindergarten-8.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤10% (which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤10% (which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the South Dakota state level of 12:1.
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 135 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Math Proficiency: ≤10%
- Reading Proficiency: ≤10%
- Science Proficiency: <50%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Pahin Sinte Owayawa ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Dakota for:
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Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Pahin Sinte Owayawa's student population of 135 students has declined by 21% over five school years.
The teacher population of 9 teachers has declined by 52% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
135 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Pahin Sinte Owayawa 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)
≤10%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
42%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
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
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Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% SD state average), while ≤10% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% SD state average).
How many students attend Pahin Sinte Owayawa?
135 students attend Pahin Sinte Owayawa.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Pahin Sinte Owayawa students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Pahin Sinte Owayawa?
Pahin Sinte Owayawa has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 12:1.
What grades does Pahin Sinte Owayawa offer ?
Pahin Sinte Owayawa offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Pahin Sinte Owayawa part of?
Pahin Sinte Owayawa is part of Pahin Sinte Owayawa School District.
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