Enemy Swim Day School

Enemy Swim Day School
13525 446th Avenue
Waubay, SD 57273
132 Students
Elementary School K - 8th
School Overview
Enemy Swim Day School (ESDS) is a tribally controlled, grant-funded K-8 school located on the Lake Traverse Reservation in Waubay, South Dakota. Serving the Sisseton-Wahpeton Oyate community, the school is deeply committed to academic excellence while maintaining a strong focus on the preservation and revitalization of the Dakota language and culture. By integrating traditional values into a modern educational framework, ESDS aims to provide a holistic learning experience that prepares students for success in both the tribal community and the broader world.

The school emphasizes a student-centered approach, characterized by small class sizes and a supportive atmosphere that fosters both character development and intellectual growth. Beyond core academic subjects, the curriculum is enriched by a variety of extracurricular activities and community engagement programs that honor the history and heritage of the Dakota people. As a cornerstone of the Waubay area, Enemy Swim Day School serves as a vital resource for families seeking an education that balances rigorous standards with a profound respect for Indigenous identity.
132
Total Students
14.0
Full-Time Teachers
9.4
Student/Teacher Ratio
117.4%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • American Indian
    132 (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: Enemy Swim Day School
Phone: (605)947-4605
Website: http://www.esds.us
Grade Range: K - 8th
Total Students: 132
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 14.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 9.4
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 155
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 13
Grade 1 17
Grade 2 17
Grade 3 19
Grade 4 21
Grade 5 11
Grade 6 14
Grade 7 11
Grade 8 9
Gender Ratio
Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)
Waubay Elementary - 02
Waubay School District 18-3
Charter School 87 Students
202 W School Rd
Waubay, SD 57273 (6.0 miles away)
Elementary School Pre-K - 6th