Overview
Wakpala Middle School - 04 is a public middle serving grades 6–8 in Wakpala, South Dakota. The school enrolls 35 students. It is part of the Smee School District 15-3 district.
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Strengths & Things to Consider
Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against South Dakota state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.
Strengths
Smaller-than-average class sizes
8.8:1 student-to-teacher ratio (US average ≈ 16:1)
Things to Consider
Higher share of students from low-income families
100% free/reduced-lunch eligibility — schools in this range benefit from strong parent engagement programs
Key Facts
SectorPublic
School Type—
LevelMiddle
Grade Span6–8
DistrictSmee School District 15-3
County46031
CityWakpala
ZIP57658
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID467560001326
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment35
Race/ethnicity breakdown will appear here once state-level demographic data is ingested. Check back soon.
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Equity & Title I
In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.
FRL %100%
State Avg35%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2023)