Serving 624 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Wolf Creek School - 02 ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in South Dakota for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤1% (which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 2% (which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the South Dakota state level of 12:1.
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Online School/Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 624 students
- State Accredited: No
- Live Instruction: No
- Rolling Enrollment: No
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in SD
- Math Proficiency: ≤1% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 2% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
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Wolf Creek School - 02 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Dakota for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
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Wolf Creek School - 02's student population of 624 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 40 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
624 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers
Students by Grade
State Accredited Program
No
Personalized Content
No
Live Instruction
No
Rolling Enrollment
No
Flexible Class Schedule
No
Accelerated Offerings
No
Classes for Credit/Part Time Options
No
Dedicated College Counselor
No
Tutoring/Mentoring
No
Community Clubs/Activities Offered
No
Wolf Creek School - 02 ranks within the bottom 50% of all 636 schools in South Dakota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Wolf Creek School - 02 is 0.02, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.51. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#636 out of 636 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤1%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
2%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
42%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
12:1
American Indian
99%
14%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
1%
8%
Black
n/a
3%
White
n/a
68%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
30%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (05-06)
7%
9%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
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Wolf Creek School - 02 is ranked #636 out of 636 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in South Dakota.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤1% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% SD state average), while 2% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% SD state average).
How many students attend Wolf Creek School - 02?
624 students attend Wolf Creek School - 02.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
99% of Wolf Creek School - 02 students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Wolf Creek School - 02?
Wolf Creek School - 02 has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 12:1.
What grades does Wolf Creek School - 02 offer ?
Wolf Creek School - 02 offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Wolf Creek School - 02 part of?
Wolf Creek School - 02 is part of Oglala Lakota County 65-1 School District.
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