Takini School

Takini School
HWY 34 East Cherry Creek Rd
Howes, SD 57748
153 Students
Other K - 12th
School Overview
Takini School, located in Howes, South Dakota, serves as a vital educational institution within the Cheyenne River Sioux Tribe reservation. As a Bureau of Indian Education (BIE) funded school, it operates with a deep commitment to integrating Lakota culture, language, and values into its academic curriculum. The school serves a student body primarily composed of Native American youth, striving to provide a supportive environment that addresses both the rigorous educational standards required for college and career readiness and the cultural identity needs of its students.

Beyond academics, Takini School functions as a community hub for the rural area of Howes. Because it is located in a remote part of the state, the school plays an essential role in providing resources, extracurricular opportunities, and a sense of continuity for families living on the reservation. The school’s administration and faculty focus on holistic student development, aiming to foster resilience and leadership skills that empower students to succeed in the modern world while remaining grounded in their tribal heritage.
153
Total Students
6.0
Full-Time Teachers
25.5
Student/Teacher Ratio
98.0%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • American Indian
    153 (100.0%)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Other
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: Takini School
Phone: (605)538-4399
Website: http://www.takiniskyhawks.com/
Grade Range: K - 12th
Total Students: 153
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 6.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 25.5
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 150
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 7
Grade 1 11
Grade 2 9
Grade 3 14
Grade 4 10
Grade 5 10
Grade 6 6
Grade 7 11
Grade 8 18
Grade 9 14
Grade 10 13
Grade 11 17
Grade 12 13
Gender Ratio