Tripp Elementary - 03

105 S Sloan
Tripp, SD 57376
(School attendance zone shown in map)
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 77 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Tripp Elementary - 03 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 30-39% (which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 43%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-39% (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 13% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 31% (majority American Indian).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 77 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 13%
  • : Bottom 50% in SD
  • : 30-39% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30-39% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Tripp Elementary - 03 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Dakota for:

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School Overview

Tripp Elementary - 03's student population of 77 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 10 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
77 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
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School Rankings

Tripp Elementary - 03 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 Tripp Elementary - 03 is 0.24, 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)
#509 out of 616 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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30-39%
43%
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30-39%
52%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
12:1
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American Indian
6%
14%
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Asian
n/a
2%
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Hispanic
3%
7%
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Black
n/a
3%
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White
87%
69%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
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0.24
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
32%
29%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
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 Tripp Elementary - 03's ranking?
Tripp Elementary - 03 is ranked #509 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?
30-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 43% SD state average), while 30-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% SD state average).
How many students attend Tripp Elementary - 03?
77 students attend Tripp Elementary - 03.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of Tripp Elementary - 03 students are White, 6% of students are American Indian, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Tripp Elementary - 03?
Tripp Elementary - 03 has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 12:1.
What grades does Tripp Elementary - 03 offer ?
Tripp Elementary - 03 offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Tripp Elementary - 03 part of?
Tripp Elementary - 03 is part of Tripp-Delmont School District 33-5.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 77 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 13%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 30-39% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30-39% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education

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