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St. Francis Indian School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in South Dakota for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public school serving 594 students in St. Francis Indian School District.
Public Schools in St. Francis Indian School District have a diversity score of 0.00, which is less than the South Dakota public school average of 0.53.
Minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the South Dakota public school average of 33% (majority American Indian).
Overview
This School District
This State (SD)
# Schools
1 School
729 Schools
# Students
594 Students
145,763 Students
# Teachers
69 Teachers
10,615 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
9:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
The school district's graduation rate of 65% has increased from 40-44% over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
8%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
3%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
42%
Graduation Rate
65%
82%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.00
0.53
% American Indian
100%
14%
% Asian
n/a
2%
% Hispanic
n/a
8%
% Black
n/a
3%
% White
n/a
67%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Best St. Francis Indian School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: n/an/a
502 E Warrior Drive
Saint Francis, SD 57572
(605) 747-2299
Saint Francis, SD 57572
(605) 747-2299
Gr: K-12 | 594 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to St. Francis Indian School District?
St. Francis Indian School District manages 1 public schools serving 594 students.
What is the racial composition of students in St. Francis Indian School District?
100% of St. Francis Indian School District students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of St. Francis Indian School District?
St. Francis Indian School District has a student/teacher ratio of 9:1, which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 14:1.
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