Rockyford School - 03

Oglala Lakota County 65-1
14 BIA 33
Porcupine, SD 57772
396 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 8th
School Overview
Rockyford School is a K-8 institution located in Porcupine, South Dakota, serving the Oglala Lakota County School District. Situated on the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation, the school plays a vital role in its community by providing educational services grounded in the culture and history of the Lakota people. As part of the Oglala Lakota County School District, the school is committed to fostering academic achievement while maintaining a supportive environment that prioritizes student well-being and community engagement.

The school’s curriculum and operations are designed to meet the unique needs of its student population, emphasizing both state educational standards and the preservation of Lakota language and traditions. By providing a blend of rigorous academics and cultural programming, Rockyford School seeks to empower its students to succeed in higher education and future careers while remaining connected to their heritage. For more information regarding their current programs, academic calendar, and community initiatives, you can visit their official district website at [http://www.olcsd.com](http://www.olcsd.com).
396
Total Students
29.0
Full-Time Teachers
13.7
Student/Teacher Ratio
102.0%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • American Indian
    373 (94.2 %)
  • Hispanic
    15 (3.8 %)
  • Two or More
    4 (1.0 %)
  • White
    3 (0.8 %)
  • Asian
    1 (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)455-2438
Website: http://www.olcsd.com
Grade Range: Pre-K - 8th
Total Students: 396
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 29.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 13.7
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 404
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 30
Kindergarten 37
Grade 1 48
Grade 2 39
Grade 3 52
Grade 4 38
Grade 5 41
Grade 6 36
Grade 7 43
Grade 8 32
Gender Ratio