Total enrollment
174
-21 (-11%) vs SY 2020-21
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).
4-year change in Wakpala
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25School count
3
0 (0%) vs SY 2020-21
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Residents
144
all ages · ACS 5-yr
Students
174
public K-12 · NCES
Schools
3
public K-12
| 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 4 years. Combined enrollment now sits at 174 students, fell 11% from the 195 reported in SY 2020-21.
On allk12, the community for Wakpala discusses school events, board meetings, and seasonal calendars. Discussions cut across districts, schools, and grade levels.