As part of the Final Report of the National Study of American Indian Education, this document depicts the demographic, socioeconomic, educational, and social aspects of the Rosebud Sioux Reservation in and around Mission, South Dakota. Specific emphasis is given to recent history, economy, problems and issues, and the educational environment of the community as related to the Indian population. Additionally, the 2 existing local education agencies, St. Francis Indian School (private) and the Mission Public Schools, are contrasted. The cooperativeness of the Bureau of Indian Affairs and other community and Indian agencies is also described. Two maps, 2 graphs, and 3 charts are included. [Not available in hard copy due to marginal legibility of original document.] (AL)