Enrollment
153
Combined
STATE 315
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·TAKINI SCHOOL·NCES 590014300006
Takini School
HWY 34 East Cherry Creek Rd, Howes, SD 57748 · (605) 538-4399 · Ziebach County
GRADES KG–12COMBINED43-RURALTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL153 STUDENTS
Student : Teacher
25.5:1
6 FTE teachers
STATE 12.9:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
98%
150 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 | 7 | 5% |
| Grade 1 | 11 | 7% |
| Grade 2 | 9 | 6% |
| Grade 3 | 14 | 9% |
| Grade 4 | 10 | 7% |
| Grade 5 | 10 | 7% |
| Grade 6 | 6 | 4% |
| Grade 7 | 11 | 7% |
| Grade 8 | 18 | 12% |
| Grade 9 | 14 | 9% |
| Grade 10 | 13 | 8% |
| Grade 11 | 17 | 11% |
| Grade 12 | 13 | 8% |
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
Where Takini School ranks
Among K-12 schools| Measure | This school | In South Dakota |
|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 153 | #9 of 14 |
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.
7-year change
SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
153
-34 (-18%) vs 2017
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free or reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 153 | 6 | 25.5:1 | 98% (150) |
| 2023-24 | 160 | 7 | 22.9:1 | 98% (157) |
| 2022-23 | 160 | N/A | N/A | 98% (157) |
| 2017-18 | 187 | N/A | N/A | 100% (187) |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Takini School.
About Takini School
Takini School is a low-enrollment school serving multiple grade levels in Howes, South Dakota. The school counted 153 students in 2024-25, covering kindergarten through 12. That puts enrollment 51% below the 315-student average for combined schools in South Dakota.
Takini School is its own local education agency in federal data.
The share of Native American students at Takini School is 100%. The diversity index for Takini School is 0%. For US public schools as a whole it is 70%.
The school's 6 full-time-equivalent teachers translate to a student-to-teacher ratio of 25.5:1. Combined schools in South Dakota average 12.9:1, 12.6 fewer students per teacher than here. Income data for the school show 98% of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. That is in line with the 100% average for public schools in Ziebach County.
American Community Survey estimates for Ziebach County show that the median household earns about $53,958 a year, a bachelor's degree or higher is held by about 15% of adults, and the poverty rate is about 32%. Across Ziebach County, 5 public schools serve about 800 students.
Milesville Elementary - 08 is about 12.7 miles from Takini School, the shortest distance to any other public school.
Under the NCES locale system, Takini School is Rural: Remote.
Since 2017-18, enrollment has fallen 18%, from 187 to 153.
On allk12, people connected to Takini School can post about athletics, class schedules, and weather closures. Current and former families are welcome to add their experience.
Ziebach County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
2,377
Census ACS
Median income
$53,958
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
15%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
32%
Below federal line
Schools in county
5
800 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Nearby schools
- Milesville Elementary - 0812.7 mi · 15
- Faith High School - 0127.3 mi · 77
- Faith Elementary - 0227.3 mi · 69
- Faith Jr. High - 0627.3 mi · 18
- Dupree Jr. High - 0430.1 mi · 52
- Dupree High School - 0130.1 mi · 111
Frequently asked questions
About Takini SchoolHow many students attend Takini School?
Takini School enrolls approximately 153 students in grades KG-12.
Is Takini School an elementary, middle, or high school?
Takini School is a combined-grade school covering grades KG-12.
How many teachers does Takini School have?
Takini School employs 6 FTE teachers, for a student-to-teacher ratio of 25.5:1.
What is the student diversity at Takini School?
Student demographics at Takini School are roughly .
Is Takini School public or private?
Takini School is a public K-12 school, overseen by Takini School.
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