Serving 48 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Elementary Immersion Center - 43 ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in South Dakota for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤10% (which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 43%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤10% (which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the South Dakota state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% 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-5
- Enrollment: 48 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in SD
- Math Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Elementary Immersion Center - 43 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Dakota for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
School Overview
Elementary Immersion Center - 43's student population of 48 students has declined by 56% over five school years.
The teacher population of 6 teachers has declined by 25% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
48 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Elementary Immersion Center - 43 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 Elementary Immersion Center - 43 is 0.40, 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
#607 out of 616 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
43%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
14%
Asian
2%
2%
Hispanic
75%
7%
Black
21%
3%
White
2%
69%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
29%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
1%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Elementary Immersion Center - 43's ranking?
Elementary Immersion Center - 43 is ranked #607 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?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 43% SD state average), while ≤10% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% SD state average).
How many students attend Elementary Immersion Center - 43?
48 students attend Elementary Immersion Center - 43.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of Elementary Immersion Center - 43 students are Hispanic, 21% of students are Black, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Elementary Immersion Center - 43?
Elementary Immersion Center - 43 has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 12:1.
What grades does Elementary Immersion Center - 43 offer ?
Elementary Immersion Center - 43 offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Elementary Immersion Center - 43 part of?
Elementary Immersion Center - 43 is part of Sioux Falls School District 49-5.
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