American Horse School District

For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public school serving 240 students in American Horse School District.
Public Schools in American Horse School District have a diversity score of 0.00, which is less than the South Dakota public school average of 0.53.
Minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the South Dakota public school average of 34% (majority American Indian).

Overview

This School District
This State (SD)
# Schools
1 School
727 Schools
# Students
240 Students
146,864 Students
# Teachers
2 Teachers
10,621 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
120:1
120:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

This School District
State Average (SD)
(21-22)
≤5%
42%
≤5%
51%
≤10%
42%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.00
0.53
% American Indian
100%
14%
% Asian
n/a
2%
% Hispanic
n/a
9%
% Black
n/a
3%
% White
n/a
66%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups

Best American Horse School District Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
100 W Main St
Allen, SD 57714
(605) 455-1209
Gr: K-8 | 240 students Student-teacher ratio: 120:1

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to American Horse School District?
American Horse School District manages 1 public schools serving 240 students.
What is the racial composition of students in American Horse School District?
100% of American Horse School District students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of American Horse School District?
American Horse School District has a student/teacher ratio of 120:1, which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 14:1.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • District size: 1 school
  • Grades: K-08
  • Enrollment: 240 students
  • Minority Enrollment: 100%
  • : ≤5%
  • : ≤5%
  • : ≤10%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education

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