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#32 of 56 private schools in SD
Lakota Waldorf School
Elementary School · Kyle, SD
A private elementary school in Kyle, SD serving grades Kindergarten – 8th.
3 MILE CREEK RD, Kyle, SD 57752
- 3.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
PreliminaryWhat this rating measures
This rating reflects classroom size, instructional time, student diversity, community resources, and school characteristics. Private schools are ranked against other private schools in SD.
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Score basis: Private school model
Data coverage: 80% of scoring components had data
Components scored: 4 of 5
Ranking pool: Private schools in SD
Test scores
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 0Car-Dependent
- Bike 20Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$30,304
Median rent
$578/mo
College educated
9%
Homeownership
36.8%
Poverty rate
61.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 57752; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)
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No verified same-level alternatives
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Lakota Waldorf School is listed in Kyle, SD; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About Lakota Waldorf School
Lakota Waldorf School is a private elementary school in Kyle, SD, serving approximately 31 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 3.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 out of 10 and ranks #32 of 56 private schools in SD.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Lakota Waldorf School
What grades does Lakota Waldorf School serve?
Lakota Waldorf School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Lakota Waldorf School?
Lakota Waldorf School has an enrollment of approximately 31 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lakota Waldorf School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lakota Waldorf School is 3.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Lakota Waldorf School rank in SD?
Lakota Waldorf School ranks #32 of 56 private schools in SD.
What is Lakota Waldorf School's MySchoolScout rating?
Lakota Waldorf School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Lakota Waldorf School a private school?
Yes, Lakota Waldorf School is a private coeducational school with a Nonsectarian affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.
Is Lakota Waldorf School a religious school?
No, Lakota Waldorf School is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 8th
- Enrollment
- 31
- Gender Split
- 48% M / 52% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 3.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 8
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Nonsectarian
- School Day
- 7 hours
- Days Per Year
- 179 days
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Oglala Lakota County
- Phone
- (605) 455-2487
- Area population (ZIP 57752)
- 2,539
- Area median age
- 23
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) · SY 2021–22 · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 57752; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2021–22
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