Serving 913 students in grades Kindergarten-3, Patriot Elementary -06 ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in South Dakota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 49% (which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 43%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 46% (which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the South Dakota state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 31% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-3
- Enrollment: 913 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 33%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in SD
- Math Proficiency: 49% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 46% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Patriot Elementary -06 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Dakota for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Patriot Elementary -06's student population of 913 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 65 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-3
Total Students
913 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
65 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Patriot Elementary -06 ranks within the bottom 50% of all 616 schools in South Dakota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Patriot Elementary -06 is 0.52, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.50. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#427 out of 616 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
43%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
12:1
American Indian
6%
14%
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
12%
7%
Black
1%
3%
White
67%
69%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
13%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
21%
29%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Patriot Elementary -06's ranking?
Patriot Elementary -06 is ranked #427 out of 616 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in South Dakota.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 43% SD state average), while 46% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% SD state average).
How many students attend Patriot Elementary -06?
913 students attend Patriot Elementary -06.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of Patriot Elementary -06 students are White, 13% of students are Two or more races, 12% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Patriot Elementary -06?
Patriot Elementary -06 has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 12:1.
What grades does Patriot Elementary -06 offer ?
Patriot Elementary -06 offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-3
What school district is Patriot Elementary -06 part of?
Patriot Elementary -06 is part of Douglas School District 51-1.
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