He Dog Elementary - 05

Todd County School District 66-1
25300 BIA #4
Parmelee, SD 57566
195 Students
Elementary School K - 8th
School Overview
He Dog Elementary, located in Parmelee, South Dakota, is a school within the Todd County School District, situated on the Rosebud Indian Reservation. Serving a predominantly Native American student population, the school plays a critical role in the local community by fostering an environment that integrates academic learning with the cultural heritage of the Sicangu Lakota Oyate. The school is named in honor of Chief He Dog, a prominent Oglala Lakota leader, reflecting the community’s deep connection to its history and traditions.

As part of a district serving a geographically vast and often underserved area, He Dog Elementary focuses on providing foundational education while addressing the specific socio-economic needs of its students. The school environment typically emphasizes supportive relationships between staff, students, and families, aiming to bridge the gap between traditional classroom instruction and the cultural values of the Lakota people. Through its curriculum and community outreach, the school strives to empower its students to succeed both within their home reservation and in the wider world.
195
Total Students
11.2
Full-Time Teachers
17.4
Student/Teacher Ratio
96.9%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • American Indian
    176 (90.3 %)
  • Hispanic
    15 (7.7 %)
  • Two or More
    4 (2.1 %)
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)856-3553
Grade Range: K - 8th
Total Students: 195
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 11.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 17.4
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 189
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 24
Grade 1 27
Grade 2 25
Grade 3 25
Grade 4 19
Grade 5 20
Grade 6 22
Grade 7 18
Grade 8 15
Gender Ratio