Serving 25 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Blunt Elementary - 03 ranks in the top 50% of all schools in South Dakota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≥50% (which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 43%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥50% (which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 5:1 is lower than the South Dakota state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 52% 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: Prekindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 25 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 5:1
- Minority Enrollment: 52%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in SD
- Math Proficiency: ≥50% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≥50% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Blunt Elementary - 03 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Dakota for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Blunt Elementary - 03's student population of 25 students has declined by 28% over five school years.
The teacher population of 5 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
Total Students
25 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Blunt Elementary - 03 ranks within the top 50% of all 616 schools in South Dakota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Blunt Elementary - 03 is 0.69, 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
#197 out of 616 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥50%
43%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥50%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
5:1
12:1
American Indian
12%
14%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
20%
7%
Black
4%
3%
White
48%
69%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
16%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
36%
29%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
13%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Blunt Elementary - 03's ranking?
Blunt Elementary - 03 is ranked #197 out of 616 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in South Dakota.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≥50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 43% SD state average), while ≥50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% SD state average).
How many students attend Blunt Elementary - 03?
25 students attend Blunt Elementary - 03.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of Blunt Elementary - 03 students are White, 20% of students are Hispanic, 16% of students are Two or more races, 12% of students are American Indian, and 4% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Blunt Elementary - 03?
Blunt Elementary - 03 has a student ration of 5:1, which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 12:1.
What grades does Blunt Elementary - 03 offer ?
Blunt Elementary - 03 offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4
What school district is Blunt Elementary - 03 part of?
Blunt Elementary - 03 is part of Agar-Blunt-Onida School District 58-3.
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