Isna Wica Owayawa

Isna Wica Owayawa
25 Eagle Dr
Oglala, SD 57764
230 Students
Elementary School K - 8th
School Overview
Loneman Day School, located in Oglala, South Dakota, serves as a vital educational institution within the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation. Operated as a Bureau of Indian Education (BIE) grant school, it provides instruction for students ranging from pre-kindergarten through eighth grade. The school is deeply committed to the cultural preservation of the Oglala Lakota people, integrating traditional values, language, and heritage into its core academic curriculum to foster a strong sense of identity among its students.

Beyond its academic offerings, Loneman Day School functions as a cornerstone of the Oglala community. The school places a high priority on creating a supportive and culturally responsive learning environment that addresses the unique social and educational needs of its student population. By emphasizing both rigorous standards and the holistic well-being of its youth, the school strives to empower its graduates to succeed in higher education while remaining connected to their tribal traditions and the local community.
230
Total Students
24.5
Full-Time Teachers
9.4
Student/Teacher Ratio
98.7%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • American Indian
    230 (100.0%)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Elementary School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: Isna Wica Owayawa
Phone: (605)867-6875
Website: http://isnawica.org
Grade Range: K - 8th
Total Students: 230
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 24.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 9.4
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 227
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 22
Grade 1 25
Grade 2 31
Grade 3 31
Grade 4 26
Grade 5 28
Grade 6 27
Grade 7 21
Grade 8 19
Gender Ratio