Red Shirt School - 04

Oglala Lakota County 65-1
38 Tatanka Nunpa
Hermosa, SD 57744
43 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 8th
School Overview
Red Shirt School, located in the remote Red Shirt Village of Hermosa, South Dakota, is part of the Oglala Lakota County School District (OLCSD). Situated on the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation, the school serves as a vital educational and cultural hub for the local Lakota community. Because of its geographic isolation, the school plays a central role in the lives of its students, often functioning as a cornerstone for community engagement and support in a region that faces significant socioeconomic challenges.

The school’s curriculum is deeply rooted in the preservation and promotion of Lakota language, history, and traditions, integrating these cultural elements into the standard academic framework. As part of the Oglala Lakota County School District, the institution is committed to academic growth while fostering an environment that respects and celebrates the heritage of its students. By providing a localized educational experience, Red Shirt School strives to prepare its youth for future success while maintaining a strong connection to their identity and ancestral lands.
43
Total Students
8.0
Full-Time Teachers
5.4
Student/Teacher Ratio
123.3%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • American Indian
    40 (93.0 %)
  • Hispanic
    3 (7.0 %)
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: Oglala Lakota County 65-1
Phone: (605)255-4859
Website: http://www.olcsd.com
Grade Range: Pre-K - 8th
Total Students: 43
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 8.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 5.4
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 53
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 3
Kindergarten 7
Grade 1 7
Grade 2 6
Grade 3 5
Grade 4 3
Grade 5 3
Grade 6 4
Grade 7 3
Grade 8 2
Gender Ratio