Enrollment
220
Combined
STATE 315
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·MARTY INDIAN SCHOOL·NCES 590005500132
Marty Indian School
100 South Main, Marty, SD 57361 · (605) 384-2212 · Charles Mix County
GRADES KG–12COMBINED43-RURALTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL220 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
6.9:1
32 FTE teachers
STATE 12.9:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
99%
217 students
STATE 42%
Community
0
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other combined schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Kindergarten | 10 | 5% |
| Grade 1 | 13 | 6% |
| Grade 2 | 10 | 5% |
| Grade 3 | 9 | 4% |
| Grade 4 | 14 | 6% |
| Grade 5 | 17 | 8% |
| Grade 6 | 15 | 7% |
| Grade 7 | 20 | 9% |
| Grade 8 | 21 | 10% |
| Grade 9 | 23 | 10% |
| Grade 10 | 23 | 10% |
| Grade 11 | 21 | 10% |
| Grade 12 | 24 | 11% |
This year's kindergarten class (10) is 52% smaller than its 8th grade class (21).
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
Schools most like Marty Indian School
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marty Indian School this school | 220 | 98.6% | N/A |
| Crazy Horse School Wanblee | 270 | 98.9% | N/A |
| Tiospaye Topa School LaPlant | 166 | 98.2% | N/A |
| Lower Brule Day School Lower Brule | 337 | 99.1% | N/A |
| Takini School Howes | 153 | 98.0% | N/A |
| Tiospa Zina Tribal School Agency Village | 546 | 99.5% | N/A |
Matched among South Dakota K-12 schools on enrollment, the share of students from low-income families (eligible for free or reduced-price lunch), and racial and ethnic makeup. Proficient is the average share of students meeting the state standard across all of the school's state tests in 2023-24 and 2024-25, the same combined score our test-score rankings use. Online schools and schools serving specialized populations are not matched.
Where Marty Indian School ranks
Among K-12 schools| Measure | This school | In South Dakota |
|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 220 | #7 of 14 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 6.9:1 | #1 of 7 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 0.0% | #2 of 7 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 98.6% | #7 of 9 |
| Enrollment change since 2017-18 ranked steepest decline first | -14.4% | #4 of 7 |
Ranked against other public K-12 schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.
7-year change
SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
220
-37 (-14%) 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 | 220 | 32 | 6.9:1 | 99% (217) |
| 2023-24 | 245 | 28 | 8.8:1 | 99% (242) |
| 2022-23 | 232 | 22.5 | 10.3:1 | 99% (229) |
| 2017-18 | 257 | N/A | N/A | 100% (257) |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Marty Indian School.
About Marty Indian School
Federal records list Marty Indian School as a school serving multiple grade levels in Marty, South Dakota. It has an enrollment of 220 students in kindergarten through 12. Across combined schools in South Dakota, the average enrollment is about 315.
Marty Indian School is not part of a larger district; federal data list it as its own local education agency.
The share of Native American students at Marty Indian School is 100%. The diversity index for Marty Indian School is 0%. For US public schools as a whole it is 70%.
The student-to-teacher ratio at Marty Indian School is 6.9:1, based on 32 full-time-equivalent teachers. Statewide, combined schools in South Dakota average 12.9:1. Lunch program data show 99% of students are eligible for free or reduced-price meals. It compares with 80% for public schools in Charles Mix County.
Looking at the county, Charles Mix County, median household income comes to about $64,038, about 26% of adults have at least a bachelor's degree, and roughly 16% of residents are in poverty. The county has 14 public schools and about 1,966 students.
Marty Indian School's closest public school neighbor is Wagner High School - 01, about 8.5 miles away. The ten-mile area around Marty Indian School holds 4 other public schools.
Marty Indian School has an NCES locale of Rural: Remote.
Federal enrollment counts decreased from 257 (2017-18) to 220 (2024-25).
This page is set up for the Marty Indian School community to discuss open houses, carpools, and field trips. Members of the school community can share what they know.
Charles Mix County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
9,281
Census ACS
Median income
$64,038
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
26%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
16%
Below federal line
Schools in county
14
1,966 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Nearby schools
- Wagner High School - 018.5 mi · 201
- Wagner Middle School - 038.5 mi · 283
- Wagner Elementary - 028.5 mi · 333
- Early Learning Center - 048.5 mi · 102
- BOYD COUNTY ELEMENTARY (LYNCH)11.6 mi · 48
- Andes Central Elementary - 0212.5 mi · 184
Frequently asked questions
About Marty Indian SchoolHow many students attend Marty Indian School?
Marty Indian School enrolls approximately 220 students in grades KG-12.
Is Marty Indian School an elementary, middle, or high school?
Marty Indian School is a combined-grade school covering grades KG-12.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Marty Indian School?
The student-to-teacher ratio at Marty Indian School is approximately 6.9:1 (32 FTE teachers).
What is the racial breakdown of students at Marty Indian School?
At Marty Indian School, the student body is approximately .
What district is Marty Indian School in?
Marty Indian School is part of Marty Indian School.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.