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Pahin Sinte Owayawa

📍 Porcupine, South Dakota Public

155
👥 Total Enrollment
Students enrolled
22.1:1
📏 Student–Teacher Ratio
Students per teacher
K–8
🎓 Grade Levels
9 active grades
7.0
👩‍🏫 Full-Time Teachers
FTE certified faculty

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Pahin Sinte Owayawa, an elementary public school serving grades K–8 in Porcupine, South Dakota, with 155 students and a student-teacher ratio of 22.1:1. Data: NCES 2024-2025.

📖 Academic Overview & Key Context

Located in Porcupine, South Dakota, Pahin Sinte Owayawa is a regular public school serving students from grades K–8. The school operates within the Pahin Sinte Owayawa in Oglala Lakota County. With a current reported enrollment of 155 students, it provides a smaller, close-knit learning environment designed to support academic and personal growth.

In terms of academic staffing and instructional attention, Pahin Sinte Owayawa maintains a student-to-teacher ratio of 22.1:1. While this ratio reflects a bustling campus environment, instructional teams utilize structured department leadership to ensure students receive comprehensive curricular support. The campus educational team includes approximately 7.0 full-time equivalent (FTE) classroom teachers and certified instructional personnel.

Through federal and state educational initiatives, Pahin Sinte Owayawa participates in community support programs including the National School Lunch Program, with approximately 152 students (98.1%) eligible for free or reduced-price meals. This participation helps ensure equitable access to essential learning resources, nutritional support, and student welfare services.

👥 Student Demographics & Diversity

Official NCES reported race and ethnicity breakdown

155 Students reported
American Indian / Alaska Native 100%
155 enrolled students
White 0%
0 enrolled students
Black / African American 0%
0 enrolled students
Hispanic 0%
0 enrolled students
Asian 0%
0 enrolled students
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0%
0 enrolled students
Two or more races 0%
0 enrolled students
⚧ Gender Distribution Total 155
👦 Male 49% (76) 👧 Female 51% (79)
🥗 Economic Diversity 98.1%
152 students eligible for Free / Reduced-Price Lunch

📊 Enrollment by Grade Level

Student distribution across all enrolled grade levels

9 Grade Levels
19
K
18
1
24
2 ★ top
21
3
18
4
16
5
8
6
22
7
9
8

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School facts

Address 101 School Dr, Porcupine, SD 57772
Phone (605) 867-5588
School district Pahin Sinte Owayawa
County Oglala Lakota County
Grades K–8
Students 155 students
Student–teacher ratio 22.1:1
Full-time teachers 7.0
Community type Rural: Remote
Level Elementary
Type Public
Virtual Not virtual
Coordinates 43.24811, -102.32979
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NCES school ID 590012400118
School year 2024-2025
Source NCES

📍 Location

Address and how to get there

101 School Dr

Porcupine, SD 57772 Oglala Lakota County

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions asked by parents, students, and community members

What grades are taught at Pahin Sinte Owayawa? +
Pahin Sinte Owayawa serves students in grades K–8. The school curriculum is structured specifically for these grade levels in accordance with South Dakota state educational standards.
How many students attend Pahin Sinte Owayawa? +
According to official National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) records, Pahin Sinte Owayawa has a total reported enrollment of 155 students.
What is the student-to-teacher ratio at Pahin Sinte Owayawa? +
The student-teacher ratio at Pahin Sinte Owayawa is 22.1:1, supported by approximately 7.0 full-time equivalent certified teachers.
Is Pahin Sinte Owayawa a public or private school? +
Pahin Sinte Owayawa is a traditional public school located in Porcupine, South Dakota under the administration of the Pahin Sinte Owayawa.
Does Pahin Sinte Owayawa participate in free or reduced-price lunch programs? +
Yes, approximately 152 students (98.1%) at Pahin Sinte Owayawa are eligible for free or reduced-price lunch under federal National School Lunch Program guidelines.
Where is Pahin Sinte Owayawa located? +
Pahin Sinte Owayawa is located at 101 School Dr, Porcupine, SD 57772. Families can reach the administrative office by telephone at (605) 867-5588 or by visiting the campus during regular school hours.

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