American Horse School

American Horse School
100 W Main St
Allen, SD 57714
212 Students
Elementary School K - 8th
School Overview
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.
212
Total Students
27.0
Full-Time Teachers
7.9
Student/Teacher Ratio
111.8%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • American Indian
    212 (100.0 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Elementary School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: American Horse School
Phone: (605)455-1209
Website: http://www.americanhorsechiefs.org
Grade Range: K - 8th
Total Students: 212
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 27.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 7.9
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 237
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

1 National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught
Kindergarten 37
Grade 1 19
Grade 2 20
Grade 3 27
Grade 4 20
Grade 5 30
Grade 6 20
Grade 7 20
Grade 8 19
Gender Ratio