Enrollment
240
Elementary
STATE 204
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·AMERICAN HORSE SCHOOL·NCES 590007000113
American Horse School
100 W Main St, Allen, SD 57714 · (605) 455-1209 · Bennett County
GRADES KG–08ELEMENTARY43-RURALTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL240 STUDENTS
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Not graded
This school has no state test results for 2023-24 or 2024-25 to grade, which is common for schools that end before third grade. How grades work
Student : Teacher
120.0:1
2 FTE teachers
STATE 15.4:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
99%
237 students
STATE 42%
Community
0
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other elementary schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Kindergarten | 22 | 9% |
| Grade 1 | 39 | 16% |
| Grade 2 | 30 | 13% |
| Grade 3 | 21 | 9% |
| Grade 4 | 20 | 8% |
| Grade 5 | 26 | 11% |
| Grade 6 | 24 | 10% |
| Grade 7 | 33 | 14% |
| Grade 8 | 25 | 10% |
This year's kindergarten class (22) is 12% smaller than its 8th grade class (25).
Student demographics
0%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
STATE 53% · US 70%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
7-year change
SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
240
-104 (-30%) vs 2017
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 240 | 2 | 120.0:1 | 99% (237) |
| 2023-24 | 223 | 11 | 20.3:1 | 99% (220) |
| 2022-23 | 212 | 27 | 7.8:1 | 99% (209) |
| 2017-18 | 344 | N/A | N/A | 100% (344) |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for American Horse School.
About American Horse School
American Horse School is a medium-sized elementary school based in Allen, South Dakota. The school reports 240 students in kindergarten through 8.
In federal data, the district for American Horse School is the school itself.
Federal enrollment data show American Horse School is 100% Native American. The school's diversity index is 0%, meaning two students picked at random have a 0% chance of belonging to different racial or ethnic groups.
Staffing totals 2 full-time-equivalent teachers, and the student-to-teacher ratio is 120.0:1. That is higher than the 15.4:1 average for elementary schools in South Dakota. A measure often used for student poverty, free or reduced-price lunch eligibility, stands at 99%. For comparison, public schools in Bennett County average 100%.
In Bennett County (population about 3,345), the median household income is $53,750, a bachelor's degree or higher is held by about 18% of adults, and the poverty rate is about 28%. There are 4 public schools in Bennett County, enrolling about 682 students in all.
Nearby, Bennett County Elementary School - 03 is about 11.9 miles away.
The school's federal locale classification is Rural: Remote.
Enrollment declined 30% from its 2017-18 level of 344.
Discussion on this page can cover school events, clubs, and volunteer needs. Posting is open to anyone connected to the school.
Bennett County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
3,345
Census ACS
Median income
$53,750
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
18%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
28%
Below federal line
Schools in county
4
682 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Nearby schools
- Bennett County Elementary School - 0311.9 mi · 217
- Bennett County Middle School - 0612.2 mi · 100
- Bennett County High School - 0112.3 mi · 125
- Batesland School - 0113.7 mi · 175
- Oglala Lakota County Virtual High School - 9213.7 mi · 83
- Little Wound School16.1 mi · 755
Frequently asked questions
About American Horse SchoolWhat is the total enrollment at American Horse School?
American Horse School enrolls approximately 240 students in grades KG-08.
What grades does American Horse School serve?
American Horse School serves grades KG-08.
What is the student-teacher ratio at American Horse School?
The student-to-teacher ratio at American Horse School is approximately 120.0:1 (2 FTE teachers).
What is the student diversity at American Horse School?
Student demographics at American Horse School are roughly .
What district is American Horse School in?
American Horse School is part of American Horse School.
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