Little Wound School

District Overview
Located at 438 Main Street in Kyle, South Dakota, Little Wound School operates as a single-school public school district embedded in a rural remote community. According to federal educational data for the 2024–2025 academic year, the fully operational district delivers comprehensive K–12 instruction, serving a total student body of 755 learners spanning kindergarten through 12th grade. The district maintains a balanced gender distribution of 381 male and 374 female students, with high school levels representing the largest grade cohorts. Deeply tied to the cultural identity of the region, the student population is 100% American Indian, providing a focused academic and cultural environment tailored to the local community's heritage and educational goals.

To foster a close-knit and well-resourced learning environment, Little Wound School maintains a robust workforce dedicated to student development and campus operations. The district employs 125 full-time equivalent (FTE) teachers alongside 22.5 instructional aides, enabling favorable teacher-to-student engagement across all grade levels. Its educational framework is further bolstered by 197.5 support staff FTEs, bringing the total district staff to 345 FTE personnel who oversee essential student services, administrative needs, and operational functions. For parents, prospective students, and researchers interested in learning more about the district's programs and community role, additional information is available through their official website at http://www.littlewound.us or by calling the administrative office directly at (605) 455-6150.
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Total Schools
755
Total Students
125.0
Full-Time Teachers
6.0
Student/Teacher Ratio
Demographics

District Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Little Wound School
Demographic Student Count
American Indian755
  • American Indian
    755 (100.0%)
School Levels

School Levels Data Table

School Levels in Little Wound School
School LevelSchool Count
Elementary0
Middle0
High0
Other1
School Map
District Details
Status:Open
District type:Regular public school district that is not a component of a supervisory union
Charter:Not applicable
Number of schools:1
Students:755*
Teachers (FTE):125.0*
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:6.0
Schools in Little Wound School
Found 1 Schools