Pine Ridge School

Pine Ridge School
101 Thorpe Loop
Pine Ridge, SD 57770
740 Students
Other K - 12th
School Overview
Pine Ridge School, located at 101 Thorpe Circle in Pine Ridge, South Dakota, is a federally operated institution overseen by the Bureau of Indian Education (BIE). Serving the Oglala Lakota Nation, the school is deeply rooted in the local community and is committed to providing a culturally responsive education. Its mission focuses on academic excellence while integrating the values, language, and history of the Lakota people to ensure that students remain connected to their heritage as they prepare for future success.

The school serves a diverse student body, offering a comprehensive K-12 educational program that emphasizes both core academic subjects and holistic student development. By operating under the BIE framework, Pine Ridge School strives to provide a supportive environment that addresses the unique challenges and opportunities within the reservation community. Through its commitment to fostering personal growth and academic achievement, the school aims to empower its students to become leaders who can contribute positively to both their tribal nation and the broader global society.
740
Total Students
10.0
Full-Time Teachers
74.0
Student/Teacher Ratio
90.7%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • American Indian
    740 (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: Pine Ridge School
Phone: (605)867-5198
Website: http://prs.bie.edu
Grade Range: K - 12th
Total Students: 740
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 10.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 74.0
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 671
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 45
Grade 1 37
Grade 2 41
Grade 3 33
Grade 4 43
Grade 5 40
Grade 6 42
Grade 7 46
Grade 8 40
Grade 9 150
Grade 10 84
Grade 11 53
Grade 12 86
Gender Ratio