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#81 of 574 schools in SD

Top 14% in state

Based on limited data

Pierre Indian Learning Center

Elementary School · Pierre Indian Learning Center · Pierre, SD

An elementary school in Pierre, SD serving grades 1st – 8th.

Estimated ScoreLimited data profile

3001 East Sully Avenue, Pierre, SD 57501

  • 14.1:1 student-teacher ratio

Estimated academic score. This school does not have standardized test data. Based on SD statewide data.Learn more

Academics

Partial Profile · 2/3 metrics
Student ProgressNot Available

Requires 2+ years of test data

Academics6.3Average49%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.·Area estimate · Based on SD state average
Resources & Environment10.0Excellent51%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio14.1:1
Chronic Absenteeism1.6%

How we calculate scores →

Component weights adjusted due to data availability.

Test scores

Most recent published year. School vs. SD average.

Test score data not yet available for this school.

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

97.6%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Pierre Indian Learning Center sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 21Car-Dependent
  • Bike 58Bikeable
  • City Safety: High2,496/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Pierre), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$79,224

Median home value

$222,600

Median rent

$933/mo

College educated

35.5%

Homeownership

75.5%

Poverty rate

9.3%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 57501; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Buchanan Elementary - 03Enrollment path unverified6.9K–50.9 mi422Compare →
Kennedy Elementary - 08Enrollment path unverified8.0K–52.5 mi394Compare →
Jefferson Elementary - 06Enrollment path unverified5.5K–52.9 mi383Compare →
Stanley County Elementary - 08Enrollment path unverified8.5K–53.2 mi177Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Pierre Indian Learning Center

Schools in district
1
Rank in district
#1 of 1
District spending per student
The source release did not match this district identifier.
District child poverty rate
The source release did not match this district identifier.

Pierre Indian Learning Center is listed in Pierre Indian Learning Center; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Pierre Indian Learning Center

Pierre Indian Learning Center is a public elementary school in Pierre, SD, part of Pierre Indian Learning Center, serving approximately 127 students in grades 1st-8th with a 14.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.2 out of 10 and ranks #81 of 574 schools in SD. Based on limited data: 40% component coverage.

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Pierre Indian Learning Center

What grades does Pierre Indian Learning Center serve?

Pierre Indian Learning Center serves students in grades 1st through 8th.

How many students attend Pierre Indian Learning Center?

Pierre Indian Learning Center has an enrollment of approximately 127 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Pierre Indian Learning Center?

The student-teacher ratio at Pierre Indian Learning Center is 14.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Pierre Indian Learning Center rank in SD?

Pierre Indian Learning Center ranks #81 of 574 schools in SD.

What is Pierre Indian Learning Center's MySchoolScout rating?

Pierre Indian Learning Center has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.2 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is Pierre Indian Learning Center a charter school?

No, Pierre Indian Learning Center is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Pierre Indian Learning Center a Title I school?

No, Pierre Indian Learning Center is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Pierre Indian Learning Center?

97.6% of students at Pierre Indian Learning Center qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
1st – 8th
Enrollment
127
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.1:1
Teachers (FTE)
9
Type
regular
Setting
Fringe Rural
County
Hughes County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
1.6%
Area population (ZIP 57501)
17,456
Area average commute
13.3 min
Area median age
39.6
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 Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
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 57501; this does not measure the attendance area.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2023–24

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