Eagle Butte Primary - 02

Eagle Butte School District 20-1
2006 Main St
Eagle Butte, SD 57625
96 Students
Elementary School K - 2nd
School Overview
Eagle Butte Primary School, located at 2006 Main St in Eagle Butte, South Dakota, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Cheyenne River Indian Reservation. Operating under the Cheyenne-Eagle Butte School District, the school is deeply integrated into the local community, emphasizing a learning environment that supports the developmental needs of its youngest students. Its curriculum and mission are closely tied to the district’s broader commitment to providing quality education that respects and incorporates the cultural heritage of the Lakota people.

The school is part of a unique educational landscape, often working in tandem with both tribal and federal educational initiatives to bridge the gap between traditional academic standards and community-specific values. By visiting their website at [ohitika.com](http://www.ohitika.com), stakeholders and families can access information regarding school programs, administrative resources, and the district’s ongoing efforts to foster student success, community involvement, and educational equity in the heart of South Dakota.
96
Total Students
6.0
Full-Time Teachers
16.0
Student/Teacher Ratio
87.5%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • American Indian
    91 (94.8 %)
  • Two or More
    3 (3.1 %)
  • Hispanic
    2 (2.1 %)
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)964-7920
Website: http://www.ohitika.com
Grade Range: K - 2nd
Total Students: 96
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 6.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 16.0
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 84
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 69
Grade 1 14
Grade 2 13
Gender Ratio
Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)
Eagle Butte Upper Elementary - 03
Eagle Butte School District 20-1
Charter School 242 Students
24 W Prairie Rd
Eagle Butte, SD 57625 (0.6 miles away)
Elementary School 3rd - 6th