Wolf Creek School - 02

Oglala Lakota County 65-1
E Hwy 18
Pine Ridge, SD 57770
624 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 8th
School Overview
Wolf Creek School, located in Pine Ridge, South Dakota, serves as a primary educational institution within the Oglala Lakota County School District. Situated in the heart of the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation, the school is deeply rooted in the local community and is committed to providing a culturally responsive education that honors the heritage and values of the Lakota people. As part of the Oglala Lakota County system, the school focuses on closing the achievement gap and fostering an environment where students can thrive both academically and culturally.

The school’s curriculum is designed to support the development of the "whole child," integrating core academic subjects with programming that emphasizes Lakota language, history, and traditions. By leveraging the resources provided through the district’s website, families and community members can access information regarding school governance, academic calendars, and various support services aimed at student success. Wolf Creek School plays a vital role in the region, acting not only as a place of learning but as a foundational pillar for the Pine Ridge community’s future generations.
624
Total Students
40.0
Full-Time Teachers
15.6
Student/Teacher Ratio
90.9%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • American Indian
    615 (98.6 %)
  • Hispanic
    7 (1.1 %)
  • Two or More
    2 (0.3 %)
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: Oglala Lakota County 65-1
Phone: (605)867-5174
Website: http://www.olcsd.com
Grade Range: Pre-K - 8th
Total Students: 624
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 40.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 15.6
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 567
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 26
Kindergarten 85
Grade 1 62
Grade 2 60
Grade 3 57
Grade 4 63
Grade 5 61
Grade 6 66
Grade 7 65
Grade 8 79
Gender Ratio