Little Eagle School

Little Eagle School
1 School St
Little Eagle, SD 57639
60 Students
Elementary School K - 8th
School Overview
Sitting Bull School, located in the small community of Little Eagle, South Dakota, serves as a vital educational hub within the Standing Rock Indian Reservation. As a K-8 institution, the school is deeply rooted in the local Lakota culture, aiming to provide a supportive environment that balances academic rigor with the preservation of Indigenous traditions, language, and values. By operating in such a remote area, the school functions as a centerpiece of the community, fostering strong connections between students, families, and the surrounding tribal nation.

Education at Sitting Bull School is characterized by a commitment to meeting the unique needs of its student body through a culturally responsive curriculum. The school prioritizes not only standard educational benchmarks but also the personal and cultural development of its students, ensuring that they grow up with a strong sense of identity and heritage. Despite the challenges often associated with rural and reservation-based education, the school remains dedicated to preparing its students for success in higher education and future leadership roles within their communities and beyond.
60
Total Students
N/A
Full-Time Teachers
N/A
Student/Teacher Ratio
98.3%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • American Indian
    60 (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: Little Eagle School
Phone: (605)823-4235
Website: http://littleeagleschool.org/
Grade Range: K - 8th
Total Students: 60
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): N/A
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: N/A
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 59
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 2
Grade 1 4
Grade 2 8
Grade 3 6
Grade 4 12
Grade 5 10
Grade 6 5
Grade 7 7
Grade 8 6
Gender Ratio
Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)
McLaughlin Elementary - 02
McLaughlin School District 15-2
Charter School 203 Students
601 Main
McLaughlin, SD 57642 (9.3 miles away)
Elementary School Pre-K - 5th