AMERICAN HORSE ELEM.
American Horse School, located in Allen, South Dakota, serves the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation and plays a vital role in the education and cultural preservation of the Oglala Lakota community. As a K-8 institution, the school is deeply committed to integrating rigorous academic standards with the traditions, language, and values of the Lakota people. By fostering an environment that honors tribal identity, the school aims to empower its students to succeed in both the modern world and their local community.
Beyond its academic offerings, American Horse School functions as a central pillar for families in the Allen area, providing a supportive space that emphasizes character development and holistic student growth. The school emphasizes the importance of community involvement and works closely with parents and local leaders to address the unique social and educational needs of its student population. Through its curriculum and community outreach, the school strives to prepare its graduates to become resilient, knowledgeable, and culturally grounded leaders.
Allen, SD 57714
(605) 455-1209
AMERICAN HORSE ELEM. is a public Title I school in Allen, SD with about 344 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in South Dakota
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- Not applicable
- District:
- American Horse School
- Total Students:
- 344
- Teachers:
- 0
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 344 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending AMERICAN HORSE ELEM. is predominantly American Indian or Alaska Native, representing about 100% of the student body.
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 100.0%
- Female
- 49.7%
- Male
- 50.3%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.