Serving 51 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Spring Creek Elementary - 07 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 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤10% (which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 54%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the South Dakota state level of 12:1.
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 51 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Math Proficiency: ≤10% (Top 1% in SD)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤10% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Spring Creek Elementary - 07 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Dakota for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Spring Creek Elementary - 07's student population of 51 students has declined by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 5 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
51 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Spring Creek Elementary - 07 is 0.00, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)≤10%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)≤10%
54%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
12:1
American Indian
100%
14%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
n/a
7%
Black
n/a
3%
White
n/a
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 (08-09)
10%
9%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 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?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% SD state average), while ≤10% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 54% SD state average).
How many students attend Spring Creek Elementary - 07?
51 students attend Spring Creek Elementary - 07.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Spring Creek Elementary - 07 students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Spring Creek Elementary - 07?
Spring Creek Elementary - 07 has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 12:1.
What grades does Spring Creek Elementary - 07 offer ?
Spring Creek Elementary - 07 offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Spring Creek Elementary - 07 part of?
Spring Creek Elementary - 07 is part of Todd County School District 66-1.
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