Wakpala Elementary - 02

www.smee.k12.sd.us

85 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Wakpala Elementary (School ID: 02) is a public school located in Wakpala, South Dakota, serving as part of the Smee School District. Situated in a remote, rural area, the school plays a vital role within the Standing Rock Indian Reservation, providing essential educational services to a student body that is predominantly Native American. Like many schools in the region, it is deeply integrated into the local community and is committed to addressing the unique cultural and academic needs of its students.

The school operates under the umbrella of the Smee School District, which emphasizes providing foundational instruction in a supportive, small-school environment. By focusing on core curriculum standards and community engagement, Wakpala Elementary strives to foster student success despite the geographical challenges often associated with rural education in South Dakota. For further information regarding school policies, district news, or educational resources, parents and community members can visit the district’s official website at http://www.smee.k12.sd.us.

Total Students

10.0

Full-Time Teachers

8.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

111.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Wakpala Elementary - 02
Demographic	Student Count
American Indian	85

American Indian
85 (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:	Smee School District 15-3
Phone:	(605)845-3040
Website:	http://www.smee.k12.sd.us
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	85
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	10.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	8.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	95
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 12

Grade 1 14

Grade 2 12

Grade 3 17

Grade 4 13

Grade 5 17