Andes Central School District 11-1

Located at 1001 High Street in Lake Andes, South Dakota, the Andes Central School District 11-1 serves as a vital educational hub in a rural remote setting. Operating as a fully active, traditional public school district, it oversees four operational schools that provide seamless educational programming from pre-kindergarten all the way through twelfth grade. This comprehensive grade span allows the district to cultivate long-term connections with local families, guiding children from early childhood foundational learning through high school graduation within a single cohesive system.

During the 2024–2025 academic year, the district educates a close-knit student body of 323 enrolled children, featuring a rich demographic tapestry predominantly represented by American Indian students, alongside multiracial, White, and Hispanic peers. To support this learning community, Andes Central maintains a remarkably robust workforce, employing 61 full-time equivalent teachers, nearly 16 instructional aides, and over 73 dedicated support personnel, bringing the total staff to more than 150 full-time equivalent team members. This impressive staffing balance results in an exceptional student-to-teacher ratio of approximately five to one, ensuring that students receive highly personalized instruction, strong classroom support, and ample guidance tailored to their individual academic needs.