Batesland School - 01

Oglala Lakota County 65-1
206 School St
Batesland, SD 57716
196 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 8th
School Overview
Batesland School is a public K-8 institution located in Batesland, South Dakota, serving as a key part of the Oglala Lakota County School District (OLCSD). Situated on the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation, the school plays a vital role in the local community by providing education rooted in the cultural values and heritage of the Oglala Lakota people. The school is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that encourages academic achievement while honoring the unique identity and history of its students.

As part of the OLCSD system, Batesland School focuses on addressing the specific needs of its rural student population through a curriculum that emphasizes both core academic subjects and Lakota language and culture. The school serves as a central hub for the small Batesland community, working closely with families and tribal leadership to promote student success, personal growth, and community engagement. By bridging traditional values with modern educational standards, the school aims to prepare its students to become confident, contributing members of their community and the broader world.
196
Total Students
18.8
Full-Time Teachers
10.4
Student/Teacher Ratio
89.3%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • American Indian
    190 (96.9 %)
  • Hispanic
    3 (1.5 %)
  • White
    2 (1.0 %)
  • Two or More
    1 (0.5 %)
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: Oglala Lakota County 65-1
Phone: (605)454-4210
Website: http://www.olcsd.com
Grade Range: Pre-K - 8th
Total Students: 196
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 18.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 10.4
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 175
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
Pre-Kindergarten 12
Kindergarten 24
Grade 1 11
Grade 2 14
Grade 3 14
Grade 4 23
Grade 5 21
Grade 6 20
Grade 7 21
Grade 8 36
Gender Ratio