Takini School (2025 Ranking)

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Takini School

Hwy 34 East Cherry Creek Rd
Howes, SD 57748

Takini School serves 160 students in grades Kindergarten-12.

The percentage of students achieving is ≤5% (which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving is ≤5% (which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 51%).

The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the South Dakota state level of 12:1.

Quick Stats (2025)

Grades: Kindergarten-12
Enrollment: 160 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 23:1
: <50%
: ≤5%
: ≤5%
: ≤10%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education

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Takini School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Dakota for:

Category

Attribute

Percent Eligible For Free Lunch

Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 20%)

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Takini School's student population of 160 students has declined by 17% over five school years.

The teacher population of 7 teachers has declined by 87% over five school years.

Grades Offered

Grades Kindergarten-12

Total Students

160 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

7 teachers

This chart displays the total teachers of Takini School by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.

Students by Grade

This chart displays the students of Takini School by grade.

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The of Takini School is 0.00, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.52. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

This School

State Level (SD)

≤5%

42%

This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Takini School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in South Dakota by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.

≤5%

51%

This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Takini School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of South Dakota by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.

≤10%

42%

Student : Teacher Ratio

23:1

12:1

This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Takini School and the public school average student teacher ratio of South Dakota by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.

American Indian

100%

14%

This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Takini School and percentage of American Indian public school students in South Dakota by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.

Asian

n/a

Hispanic

n/a

Black

n/a

White

n/a

67%

Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

n/a

All Ethnic Groups

0.00

0.52

<50%

82%

This chart displays graduation rate of Takini School and public school graduation rate of South Dakota by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.

Participates in the

Yes

Eligible for

98%

31%

This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Takini School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in South Dakota by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.

School Statewide Testing

School District Name

Takini School District

Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education

Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

<�鶹��ý class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% SD state average), while ≤5% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% SD state average).

What is the graduation rate of Takini School?

The graduation rate of Takini School is 50%, which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 82%.

How many students attend Takini School?

160 students attend Takini School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

100% of Takini School students are American Indian.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Takini School?

Takini School has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 12:1.

What grades does Takini School offer ?

Takini School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12

What school district is Takini School part of?

Takini School is part of Takini School District.

School Reviews
5 3/8/2024
Takini School is growing academically and artistically. Its classrooms are conducive to learning as well as the teachers are very hardworking.
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Quick Stats (2025)

Grades: Kindergarten-12
Enrollment: 160 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 23:1
: <50%
: ≤5%
: ≤5%
: ≤10%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education