Total enrollment
174
-26 (-13%) vs SY 2017-18
3 schools in Wakpala
South Dakota · Public K-12
Wakpala, South Dakota reports 3 public K-12 schools to NCES, totaling roughly 174 students (1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high).
7-year change in Wakpala
SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25School count
3
0 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
| Name | Level | Grades | Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wakpala Elementary - 02 | Elementary | KG-05 | 95 |
| Wakpala High School - 01 | High | 09-12 | 38 |
| Wakpala Middle School - 04 | Middle | 06-08 | 41 |
About Wakpala
Wakpala is a rural-scale South Dakota city in terms of public-school footprint, with 3 schools and 174 students total.
In terms of grade levels, the city consists of 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high.
Average school size in Wakpala is around 58 students, 72% below the South Dakota average of about 208.
Looking at the last 7 years. Combined enrollment now sits at 174 students, fell 13% from the 200 reported in SY 2017-18.
On allk12, the community for Wakpala discusses school events, board meetings, and seasonal calendars. Discussions cut across districts, schools, and grade levels.