Crow Creek Sioux Tribal Elementary School

Crow Creek Sioux Tribal Elementary School
103 Chieftain Road
Stephan, SD 57346
149 Students
Elementary School K - 5th
School Overview
Crow Creek Sioux Tribal Elementary School is located in Stephan, South Dakota, and serves as a vital educational hub for the Crow Creek Sioux Tribe. As a tribal school, it is deeply rooted in the local community, emphasizing not only academic achievement but also the preservation and integration of Lakota/Dakota culture, language, and values into the daily curriculum. The school provides a supportive learning environment designed to meet the unique needs of its students, striving to foster both intellectual growth and a strong sense of cultural identity.

Beyond traditional classroom instruction, the school operates as a center for community engagement, offering various programs that encourage family and tribal participation in the educational process. By balancing state-standardized educational requirements with Indigenous perspectives, Crow Creek Sioux Tribal Elementary seeks to empower its students to succeed in a modern world while remaining grounded in their heritage. The school is committed to creating a pathway for lifelong learning and leadership for the children of the Crow Creek Reservation.
149
Total Students
2.5
Full-Time Teachers
59.6
Student/Teacher Ratio
98.0%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • American Indian
    149 (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: Crow Creek Sioux Tribal Elementary School
Phone: (605)852-6360
Website: http://crowcreek.k12.sd.us cctribalschools.org
Grade Range: K - 5th
Total Students: 149
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 2.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 59.6
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 146
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 30
Grade 1 31
Grade 2 25
Grade 3 22
Grade 4 18
Grade 5 23
Gender Ratio