Oglala Lakota County 65-1 is a rural school district in South Dakota serving 1,627 students across 6 schools. The district operates with per-pupil spending of $25,904, nearly double the state average of $13,873, indicating substantial resource allocation relative to enrollment size.
Academic performance metrics show significant gaps relative to state benchmarks. Math proficiency stands at 7.7% compared to the state average of 46.7%, while reading proficiency is 7.0% versus 46.8% statewide. The graduation rate of 58.3% falls substantially below the state average of 87.5%, with a corresponding dropout rate of 19.7%.
Chronic absenteeism represents a notable challenge at 63.4%, substantially higher than typical district patterns. The student population includes 19.8% students with disabilities, above typical district proportions. English learners comprise 0.3% of enrollment.
The district's demographic composition is predominantly Native American, reflecting its location in Oglala Lakota County. White students represent 0.7% of enrollment, Hispanic students 2.6%, and Asian students 0.8%.
The district's funding level combined with low proficiency outcomes and elevated chronic absenteeism suggest that resource availability alone has not translated to improved academic results or attendance patterns. The high proportion of students with disabilities may influence aggregate proficiency metrics, though underlying factors affecting attendance and graduation rates warrant examination.
This summary was generated by AI from public data sources. Last updated May 5, 2026.
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Total Students
1,627
Schools
6
Per-Pupil Spending
$25,904
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data, NCES F-33 Finance Survey, EDFacts
State Data Year: 2024-25
Note: Some data may be unavailable for certain districts or years. Proficiency rates reflect state-specific assessment standards.
Math Proficiency
7.7%
Staff counts are Full-Time Equivalent (FTE) from NCES 2024-25 data.
School Performance Index
31.1
out of 100 points
South Dakota uses the School Performance Index (SPI) to measure school quality on a 0-100 point scale. The SPI considers multiple factors including student proficiency, academic growth, graduation rates, attendance, and English learner progress.
Percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards on South Dakota state assessments
Percentage of students meeting expected academic growth
ELA Progress
23.8%
Students meeting growth standard
Math Progress
35.0%
Students meeting growth standard
ELA Proficiency
7.0%
39.8% below state avg
Math Proficiency
7.7%
39.0% below state avg
Graduation Rate
58.3%
29.2% below state avg
Chronic Absenteeism
63.4%
48.4% above state avg
Composite
14.4
English
13.2
Math
13.9
Reading
15.6
Science
14.5
Attendance Rate
84.2%
FAY (Full Academic Year) students
Dropout Rate
19.7%
Grades 7-12
South Dakota evaluates schools using the School Performance Index (SPI), a comprehensive 0-100 point measure. The SPI incorporates student achievement, academic growth, graduation rates, attendance, and English learner progress. Schools and districts work toward continuous improvement under the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) framework.