Dell Rapids Elementary - 02

309 W 15th St
Dell Rapids, SD 57022
(School attendance zone shown in map)
10/
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Top 1%
Serving 395 students in grades Kindergarten-4, Dell Rapids Elementary - 02 ranks in the top 1% of all schools in South Dakota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 1%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 80-84% (which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 43%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75-79% (which is higher 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 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 31% (majority American Indian).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-4
  • Enrollment: 395 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 7%
  • : Top 1% in SD
  • : 80-84% (Top 1%)
  • : 75-79% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Dell Rapids Elementary - 02 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Dakota for:

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School Overview

Dell Rapids Elementary - 02's student population of 395 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-4
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
395 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
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School Rankings

Dell Rapids Elementary - 02 ranks within the top 1% of all 616 schools in South Dakota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Dell Rapids Elementary - 02 is 0.13, 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.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
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State Level (SD)
#5 out of 616 schools
(Top 1%)
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80-84%
43%
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75-79%
52%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
12:1
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American Indian
1%
14%
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Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
3%
7%
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Black
n/a
3%
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White
93%
69%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
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0.13
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
7%
29%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
3%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Dell Rapids Elementary - 02's ranking?
Dell Rapids Elementary - 02 is ranked #5 out of 616 schools, which ranks it among the top 1% of public schools in South Dakota.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
80-84% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 43% SD state average), while 75-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% SD state average).
How many students attend Dell Rapids Elementary - 02?
395 students attend Dell Rapids Elementary - 02.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Dell Rapids Elementary - 02 students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Dell Rapids Elementary - 02?
Dell Rapids Elementary - 02 has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 12:1.
What grades does Dell Rapids Elementary - 02 offer ?
Dell Rapids Elementary - 02 offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-4 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Dell Rapids Elementary - 02 part of?
Dell Rapids Elementary - 02 is part of Dell Rapids School District 49-3.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-4
  • Enrollment: 395 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 7%
  • : Top 1%
  • : 80-84% (Top 1%)
  • : 75-79% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education

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