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About this school
Takini School is
a rural public school
in Howes, South Dakota that is part of [Bureau of Indian Affairs].
It serves 277 students
in grades Pre-K - 12.
Its teachers have had 4 projects funded on DonorsChoose.
Supporting this school will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.
Public School
Title 1
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Grades Pre-K - 12
277 Students
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of students receive free or reduced price lunch
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100%
of students are Black, Latino, Native
American, or Asian
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Takini School Support on DonorsChoose
Last updated May 20, 2026
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Takini School
$2,185
raised using DonorsChoose
4
projects
funded
3
teachers
funded
10
donors
2
projects for
technology
1
project
for
art supplies
Takini School has received support from
3 individuals from South Dakota and
7 individuals out-of-state.
