Klein Elementary - 08

28959 299th St
Mission, SD 57555
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 16 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Klein Elementary - 08 ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in South Dakota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2018-2019 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 54%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the South Dakota state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 31% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 16 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 94%
  • : <50%
  • : <50%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Klein Elementary - 08 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Dakota for:

School Overview

Klein Elementary - 08's student population of 16 students has declined by 30% over five school years.
The teacher population of 1 teachers has declined by 66% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
16 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Klein Elementary - 08 is 0.54, 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.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (SD)
(18-19)
<50%
46%
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(18-19)
<50%
54%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Klein Elementary - 08 and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of South Dakota by year, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
12:1
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American Indian
63%
14%
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Asian
6%
2%
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Hispanic
25%
7%
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Black
n/a
3%
White
6%
69%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
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0.54
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
29%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (08-09)
10%
9%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Klein Elementary - 08 and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in South Dakota by year, with the latest 2008-09 school year data.
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% SD state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 54% SD state average).
How many students attend Klein Elementary - 08?
16 students attend Klein Elementary - 08.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of Klein Elementary - 08 students are American Indian, 25% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Asian, and 6% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Klein Elementary - 08?
Klein Elementary - 08 has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 12:1.
What grades does Klein Elementary - 08 offer ?
Klein Elementary - 08 offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Klein Elementary - 08 part of?
Klein Elementary - 08 is part of Todd County School District 66-1.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 16 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 94%
  • : <50%
  • : <50%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education

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