Lower Brule Day School

Lower Brule Day School
227 BIA #10
Lower Brule, SD 57548
340 Students
Other K - 12th
School Overview
Lower Brule Day School, located on the Lower Brule Indian Reservation in South Dakota, is a tribally controlled, grant-funded school serving students from early childhood through the eighth grade. The school operates with a deep commitment to the Lakota culture and traditions of the Kul Wicasa Oyate (Lower Brule Sioux Tribe). By integrating indigenous language and cultural history into its academic curriculum, the school aims to provide a holistic educational environment that fosters both intellectual growth and a strong sense of community identity for its students.

Beyond academics, the school serves as a vital anchor for the local community, emphasizing the importance of family involvement and student well-being. It offers a variety of programs designed to support the unique needs of its student body, striving to create a safe, supportive, and culturally rich atmosphere. Through its mission, Lower Brule Day School seeks to empower the next generation of tribal members, equipping them with the necessary skills to succeed in higher education and the modern world while remaining grounded in their heritage.
340
Total Students
35.0
Full-Time Teachers
9.7
Student/Teacher Ratio
98.2%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • American Indian
    340 (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: Lower Brule Day School
Phone: (605)815-5376
Website: http://www.lowerbruleschools.org/
Grade Range: K - 12th
Total Students: 340
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 35.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 9.7
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 334
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 31
Grade 1 27
Grade 2 20
Grade 3 18
Grade 4 14
Grade 5 18
Grade 6 27
Grade 7 30
Grade 8 26
Grade 9 35
Grade 10 33
Grade 11 32
Grade 12 29
Gender Ratio