Pahin Sinte Owayawa School serves 132 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%).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 132 students
- 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 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
Pahin Sinte Owayawa School's student population of 132 students has declined by 23% over five school years.
The teacher population of 1 teachers has declined by 94% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
132 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Pahin Sinte Owayawa School is 0.00, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.51. 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
n/a
12:1
American Indian
100%
14%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
n/a
8%
Black
n/a
3%
White
n/a
68%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
98%
30%
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?
≤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 School?
132 students attend Pahin Sinte Owayawa School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Pahin Sinte Owayawa School students are American Indian.
What grades does Pahin Sinte Owayawa School offer ?
Pahin Sinte Owayawa School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Pahin Sinte Owayawa School part of?
Pahin Sinte Owayawa School is part of Pahin Sinte Owayawa School District.
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