Serving 857 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Discovery Elementary - 26 ranks in the top 30% of all schools in South Dakota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55% (which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 43%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 53% (which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the South Dakota state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 31% (majority American Indian).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 857 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 20%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in SD
- Math Proficiency: 55% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 53% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Discovery Elementary - 26 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Dakota for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
School Overview
Discovery Elementary - 26's student population of 857 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 45 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
857 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
45 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Discovery Elementary - 26 ranks within the top 30% of all 616 schools in South Dakota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Discovery Elementary - 26 is 0.35, which is less 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
#169 out of 616 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
43%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
12:1
American Indian
2%
14%
Asian
2%
2%
Hispanic
4%
7%
Black
7%
3%
White
80%
69%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
14%
29%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Discovery Elementary - 26's ranking?
Discovery Elementary - 26 is ranked #169 out of 616 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in South Dakota.
What schools are Discovery Elementary - 26 often compared to?
Discovery Elementary - 26is often viewed alongside schools like Rf Pettigrew Elementary - 17, Explorer Elementary - 04, John F. Kennedy Elementary - 57 by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 43% SD state average), while 53% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% SD state average).
How many students attend Discovery Elementary - 26?
857 students attend Discovery Elementary - 26.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of Discovery Elementary - 26 students are White, 7% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are American Indian, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Discovery Elementary - 26?
Discovery Elementary - 26 has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 12:1.
What grades does Discovery Elementary - 26 offer ?
Discovery Elementary - 26 offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Discovery Elementary - 26 part of?
Discovery Elementary - 26 is part of Sioux Falls School District 49-5.
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