Tiospaye Topa School

Tiospaye Topa School
15618 1st Ave
LaPlant, SD 57652
176 Students
Other K - 12th
School Overview
Tiospaye Topa School, located in Ridgeview, South Dakota, is a tribally controlled K-12 school that serves the Cheyenne River Sioux Tribe. Operating under a grant from the Bureau of Indian Education (BIE), the school is deeply committed to integrating academic excellence with the preservation of Lakota culture, language, and traditional values. Its name, "Tiospaye Topa," translates to "Four Families" or "Four Communities," reflecting the school’s mission to foster a supportive, community-centered environment that empowers students to succeed both within their tribe and the broader world.

The school offers a holistic educational experience that bridges modern curriculum requirements with Indigenous pedagogical approaches. By emphasizing Lakota identity and community involvement, Tiospaye Topa aims to provide its students with a strong foundation of self-esteem and cultural pride. Through its dedicated staff and community partnerships, the institution strives to prepare its graduates for post-secondary success while ensuring that the wisdom and traditions of their heritage remain a central part of their academic and personal development.
176
Total Students
14.8
Full-Time Teachers
11.9
Student/Teacher Ratio
92.6%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • American Indian
    176 (100.0 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Other
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: Tiospaye Topa School
Phone: (605)733-2290
Website: http://www.tiospayetopa.org/
Grade Range: K - 12th
Total Students: 176
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 14.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 11.9
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 163
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 21
Grade 1 20
Grade 2 9
Grade 3 13
Grade 4 6
Grade 5 9
Grade 6 12
Grade 7 15
Grade 8 15
Grade 9 16
Grade 10 25
Grade 11 5
Grade 12 10
Gender Ratio