St. Francis Indian School serves 616 students in grades Kindergarten-12.
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 3% (which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the South Dakota state level of 12:1.
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 616 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Graduation Rate: 60-69%
- Math Proficiency: 5%
- Reading Proficiency: 3%
- Science Proficiency: ≤5%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
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Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
St. Francis Indian School's student population of 616 students has declined by 20% over five school years.
The teacher population of 38 teachers has declined by 45% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
616 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of St. Francis Indian 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)
5%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
3%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
42%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
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
Graduation Rate
60-69%
82%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
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?
5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% SD state average), while 3% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% SD state average).
What is the graduation rate of St. Francis Indian School?
The graduation rate of St. Francis Indian School is 60-69%, which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 82%.
How many students attend St. Francis Indian School?
616 students attend St. Francis Indian School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of St. Francis Indian School students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of St. Francis Indian School?
St. Francis Indian School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 12:1.
What grades does St. Francis Indian School offer ?
St. Francis Indian School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is St. Francis Indian School part of?
St. Francis Indian School is part of St. Francis Indian School District.
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