Little Wound School

Little Wound School
438 Main Street
Kyle, SD 57752
755 Students
Other K - 12th
School Overview
Little Wound School, located in Kyle, South Dakota, serves as a vital educational hub for the Oglala Lakota Nation on the Pine Ridge Reservation. As a K-12 institution, the school is deeply committed to integrating academic excellence with the preservation of Lakota language, culture, and traditions. By fostering a learning environment that honors its tribal heritage, the school aims to empower students to succeed in both local and global communities while maintaining a strong sense of identity and pride in their indigenous roots.

Beyond its academic curriculum, Little Wound School functions as a cornerstone of the Kyle community, often serving as a gathering place for tribal events and activities. The school provides a comprehensive support system for its students, emphasizing the importance of holistic development, character building, and community responsibility. Through its focus on "Lakota Wolakota" (the Lakota way of life), the institution strives to prepare the next generation of tribal leaders to navigate the challenges of the modern world while remaining grounded in the values and wisdom of their ancestors.
755
Total Students
62.5
Full-Time Teachers
12.1
Student/Teacher Ratio
99.6%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • American Indian
    755 (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: Little Wound School
Phone: (605)455-6150
Website: http://www.littlewound.us
Grade Range: K - 12th
Total Students: 755
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 62.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 12.1
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 752
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 53
Grade 1 34
Grade 2 46
Grade 3 44
Grade 4 41
Grade 5 47
Grade 6 40
Grade 7 55
Grade 8 45
Grade 9 98
Grade 10 85
Grade 11 82
Grade 12 85
Gender Ratio