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#512 of 574 schools in SD

Wolf Creek School - 02

Elementary School · Oglala Lakota County 65-1 · Pine Ridge, SD

An Oglala Lakota County 65-1 elementary school where students score 23 points below what's typical for similar communities.

PO Box 469, Pine Ridge, SD 57770

  • Math 1% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 2% proficient (2022)
  • 15:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress4.6Below Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data13
Annual Change-3.17 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics1.5Needs Improvement30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency0.5% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency2% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency1% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)24% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-22.5 pts
Adjusted Percentile2th
Resources & Environment6.5Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio15:1
District spending per student$23,648
Chronic Absenteeism50%

Students at Wolf Creek School - 02 score 1% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 24%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. SD average.

Math Proficiency1%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency2%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 43 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 1% recently.

Show all 13 years
2009
Math
42%
ELA
47%
2010
Math
27%
ELA
42%
2011
Math
27%
ELA
32%
2012
Math
17%
ELA
27%
2014
Math
3%
ELA
8%
2015
Math
2%
ELA
7%
2016
Math
1%
ELA
6%
2017
Math
2%
ELA
4%
2018
Math
2%
ELA
5%
2019
Math
2%
ELA
5%
2020*
Math
1%
ELA
4%
2021*
Math
1%
ELA
4%
2022
Math
1%
ELA
2%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 10% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 15% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 26 test records from SD state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

100%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Wolf Creek School - 02 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 3Car-Dependent
  • Bike 27Somewhat Bikeable

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

Median income

$53,988

Median home value

$54,200

Median rent

$633/mo

College educated

9.3%

Homeownership

56.3%

Poverty rate

29%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 57770; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

3 in Oglala Lakota County 65-1

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Batesland School - 01Enrollment path unverified4.9PK–8Not available209Compare →
Red Shirt School - 04Enrollment path unverified3.5PK–8Not available49Compare →
Rockyford School - 03Enrollment path unverified4.5PK–8Not available434Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

Oglala Lakota County 65-1

Schools in district
6
Rank in district
#4 of 6
District spending per student
$23,648NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
36.2%Census SAIPE · 2024

Wolf Creek School - 02 is listed in Oglala Lakota County 65-1; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Wolf Creek School - 02

Wolf Creek School - 02 is a public elementary school in Pine Ridge, SD, part of Oglala Lakota County 65-1, serving approximately 570 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 15:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.0 out of 10 and ranks #512 of 574 schools in SD. State assessment records show 10% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 15% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Wolf Creek School - 02

What grades does Wolf Creek School - 02 serve?

Wolf Creek School - 02 serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.

How many students attend Wolf Creek School - 02?

Wolf Creek School - 02 has an enrollment of approximately 570 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Wolf Creek School - 02?

The student-teacher ratio at Wolf Creek School - 02 is 15:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Wolf Creek School - 02 rank in SD?

Wolf Creek School - 02 ranks #512 of 574 schools in SD.

What is Wolf Creek School - 02's MySchoolScout rating?

Wolf Creek School - 02 has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.0 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Wolf Creek School - 02?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Wolf Creek School - 02 has 10% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 15% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Wolf Creek School - 02 a charter school?

No, Wolf Creek School - 02 is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Wolf Creek School - 02 a Title I school?

No, Wolf Creek School - 02 is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Wolf Creek School - 02?

100.0% of students at Wolf Creek School - 02 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
Pre-K – 8th
Enrollment
570
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
Teachers (FTE)
38
Type
regular
Setting
Remote Rural
County
Oglala Lakota County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
50.0%
Area population (ZIP 57770)
5,384
Area median age
25.7
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.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · 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 the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment 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 57770; this does not measure the attendance area.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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