O'Kreek Elementary - 14

Todd County School District 66-1
44 School St
O'Kreek, SD 57563
30 Students
Elementary School K - 8th
School Overview
O’Kreek Elementary School is a small, rural educational facility located at 219 School St in O’Kreek, South Dakota. Serving a modest student population—indicated by its designation as "O’Kreek Elementary - 14"—the school functions as a community hub within the Todd County School District. Its remote setting in South Dakota reflects the unique challenges and tight-knit characteristics typical of prairie-based education, where small class sizes often allow for personalized instruction and a strong connection between the school and the local community.

Because of its size and location, O’Kreek Elementary is likely deeply integrated into the cultural and social fabric of the surrounding area. Schools of this scale often prioritize foundational learning and character development, providing a stable environment for younger students in their formative years. While it may have fewer resources than larger urban districts, it plays a vital role in ensuring that children in this sparsely populated region of South Dakota have access to essential K-6 education close to home.
30
Total Students
4.0
Full-Time Teachers
7.4
Student/Teacher Ratio
90.0%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • American Indian
    29 (96.7 %)
  • White
    1 (3.3 %)
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: Todd County School District 66-1
Phone: (605)856-3507
Grade Range: K - 8th
Total Students: 30
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 4.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 7.4
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 27
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 7
Grade 1 2
Grade 2 6
Grade 3 1
Grade 4 4
Grade 5 2
Grade 6 2
Grade 7 3
Grade 8 3
Gender Ratio