Pahin Sinte Owayawa

Pahin Sinte Owayawa
101 School Dr
Porcupine, SD 57772
155 Students
Elementary School K - 8th
School Overview
Porcupine Day School, located on the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation in South Dakota, is a tribally controlled, grant-funded K-8 school dedicated to serving the local Lakota community. The school places a strong emphasis on integrating traditional Lakota culture, language, and values into its academic curriculum. By fostering a culturally responsive environment, the school aims to instill a sense of pride and identity in its students, ensuring that academic achievement goes hand-in-hand with the preservation of their heritage.

Beyond its focus on cultural education, Porcupine Day School provides a comprehensive educational program designed to meet the holistic needs of its student body. The school works to bridge the gap between traditional wisdom and modern learning standards, often prioritizing small class sizes and a supportive atmosphere to help students overcome the systemic challenges common in reservation-based education. As a cornerstone of the Porcupine community, the school serves not only as a place of academic instruction but also as a hub for community engagement and the empowerment of future Lakota generations.
155
Total Students
7.0
Full-Time Teachers
22.1
Student/Teacher Ratio
98.1%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • American Indian
    155 (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: Pahin Sinte Owayawa
Phone: (605)867-5588
Grade Range: K - 8th
Total Students: 155
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 7.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 22.1
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 152
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 19
Grade 1 18
Grade 2 24
Grade 3 21
Grade 4 18
Grade 5 16
Grade 6 8
Grade 7 22
Grade 8 9
Gender Ratio
Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)
Wounded Knee District School
Wounded Knee District School
Charter School 146 Students
114 Manderson School Rd
Manderson, SD 57756 (7.0 miles away)
Elementary School K - 8th