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Pahin Sinte Owayawa School District

101 Main Street
Porcupine, SD 57772
For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public school serving 135 students in Pahin Sinte Owayawa School District.
ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools in Pahin Sinte Owayawa 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
734 Schools
# Students
135 Students
146,041 Students
# Teachers
9 Teachers
10,645 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

This School District
State Average (SD)
≤10%
42%
≤10%
51%
<50%
42%

Students by Ethnicity:

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 Pahin Sinte Owayawa School District ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
101 School Dr
Porcupine, SD 57772
(605) 867-5588
Grades: K-8
| 135 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Pahin Sinte Owayawa School District?
Pahin Sinte Owayawa School District manages 1 public schools serving 135 students.
What is the racial composition of students in Pahin Sinte Owayawa School District?
100% of Pahin Sinte Owayawa School District students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Pahin Sinte Owayawa School District?
Pahin Sinte Owayawa School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 14:1.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • District size: 1 school
  • Grades: KG-08
  • Enrollment: 135 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 100%
  • : ≤10%
  • : ≤10%
  • : <50%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education

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