St. Francis Indian School

St. Francis Indian School
502 E Warrior Drive
St. Francis, SD 57572
630 Students
Other K - 12th
School Overview
St. Francis Indian School, located on the Rosebud Indian Reservation in South Dakota, is a tribally-controlled educational institution dedicated to serving the Sicangu Lakota Oyate. Founded with a mission to integrate rigorous academics with the preservation of Lakota language, culture, and values, the school provides a comprehensive K-12 education. It serves as a vital community hub, striving to empower Native American students by fostering an environment that promotes personal growth, self-determination, and a strong sense of identity grounded in indigenous heritage.

The school places a significant emphasis on "culturally responsive" pedagogy, ensuring that traditional knowledge is woven into the standard curriculum. By balancing modern educational standards with the teachings of Lakota elders, St. Francis Indian School aims to prepare its students for both higher education and the workforce while ensuring they remain deeply connected to their ancestral roots. Through its commitment to holistic development, the institution serves as a cornerstone for community stability and the long-term success of the Rosebud Sioux Tribe’s younger generations.
630
Total Students
60.5
Full-Time Teachers
10.4
Student/Teacher Ratio
99.5%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • American Indian
    630 (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: St. Francis Indian School
Phone: (605)747-2299
Website: http://www.sfisk12.org/
Grade Range: K - 12th
Total Students: 630
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 60.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 10.4
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 627
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 38
Grade 1 25
Grade 2 51
Grade 3 47
Grade 4 27
Grade 5 35
Grade 6 53
Grade 7 51
Grade 8 33
Grade 9 117
Grade 10 63
Grade 11 45
Grade 12 45
Gender Ratio