Eagle Butte Upper Elementary - 03

Eagle Butte School District 20-1
24 W Prairie Rd
Eagle Butte, SD 57625
242 Students
Elementary School 3rd - 6th
School Overview
Eagle Butte Upper Elementary, located in Eagle Butte, South Dakota, serves as a central educational hub for the community within the Cheyenne River Sioux Tribe reservation. Operating under the Cheyenne-Eagle Butte School system, the school is dedicated to fostering both academic achievement and cultural enrichment. By integrating traditional Lakota values into its educational framework, the school strives to create a supportive environment that prepares students for success in both the modern world and their local community.

The school is deeply connected to the identity of the region, emphasizing the concept of "Ohitika"—a Lakota term meaning "brave" or "courageous"—which is reflected in their web domain and school culture. Beyond core academic instruction, the institution prioritizes student well-being, community engagement, and the preservation of heritage. With its focus on holistic development, Eagle Butte Upper Elementary aims to empower its students to become confident, capable leaders who are grounded in their history while looking toward a bright future.
242
Total Students
23.9
Full-Time Teachers
10.1
Student/Teacher Ratio
116.1%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • American Indian
    233 (96.3 %)
  • Hispanic
    4 (1.7 %)
  • White
    2 (0.8 %)
  • Black
    2 (0.8 %)
  • Pacific Islander
    1 (0.4 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Elementary School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status: No
District: Eagle Butte School District 20-1
Phone: (605)964-4911
Website: http://www.ohitika.com
Grade Range: 3rd - 6th
Total Students: 242
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 23.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 10.1
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 281
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
Grade 3 65
Grade 4 60
Grade 5 65
Grade 6 52
Gender Ratio
Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)
Eagle Butte Primary - 02
Eagle Butte School District 20-1
Charter School 96 Students
2006 Main St
Eagle Butte, SD 57625 (0.6 miles away)
Elementary School K - 2nd