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Standing Rock Community School

9189 Hwy 24, Fort Yates, ND 58538Standing Rock Community School
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades KG12Non-Charter
571
Students
Total enrolled
17.8 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
16% vs nat'l
21/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
58% vs nat'l
Mid-sized public school
Serves 571 students in grades KG–12 in Fort Yates, North Dakota.
Low opportunity neighborhood
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 21th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
17.8 : 1 student-teacher ratio
This is near the national average of 15.4:1.
About This School

Standing Rock Community School is a large other in Fort Yates, North Dakota, serving grades KG–12 with 571 students. About 99% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting significant economic challenges in the surrounding community. A neighborhood opportunity score of 21/100 — below the national median of 50 — is worth factoring into a fuller picture of long-term student outcomes.

Student Body & Demographics at Standing Rock Community School

571
Total Students
17.8 : 1
Student:Teacher
99%
Free Lunch
32
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
Highlighted grades (KG12) are served by this school
Gender Distribution297 male · 274 female
52%
48%
Male 52%Female 48%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility99%
National avg 52% · 568 students
Student Composition
100%
Native American100%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 590006700163

Academic Outcomes at Standing Rock Community School

Neighborhood Opportunity Score
21
/ 100
Low opportunity neighborhood

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 21th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 0th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 58538

School Resources & Funding

Funding data not availableDistrict did not report fiscal data to NCES.
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Worth Considering
  • Below-median neighborhood opportunity score (21/100) — national median is 50
  • 99% of students on free or reduced lunch — a high share that can indicate resource pressure
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelOther
GradesKG – 12
Location
CountySioux County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
Phone: (701)854-3461
NCES ID: 590006700163
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in Fort Yates seeking a public school, especially those prioritizing a diverse, community-focused learning environment. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

More in Standing Rock Community School
No other schools found
Location
9189 Hwy 24, Fort Yates, ND 58538
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

Other
1
What percentage of students take AP or dual enrollment courses?
Indicates academic rigor and college prep
2
What college counseling and application support is provided?
Ratio of students per counselor matters
3
What career and vocational pathways are offered?
CTE programs, internships, industry partnerships
4
How does the school support students at risk of not graduating?
Credit recovery, attendance intervention
5
What's the school's culture around attendance and behavior?
Discipline approach, restorative practices
6
What happens after graduation — where do students go?
Ask about college, career, military outcomes
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.