Serving 8 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Abbott House Elementary - 06 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 21-39% (which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 21-39% (which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 54%).
The student-teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the South Dakota state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 33% (majority American Indian).
Quick Facts (2025-26)
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 8 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Minority Enrollment: 50%
- Math Proficiency: 21-39% (Top 1% in SD)
- Reading Proficiency: 21-39% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Abbott House Elementary - 06 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Dakota for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Abbott House Elementary - 06's student population of 8 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 1 teachers has declined by 66% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
(Supplemental virtual)
(Supplemental virtual)
Total Students
8 students
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
Year Founded
1939
School Rankings
The diversity score of Abbott House Elementary - 06 is 0.60, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.53. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)21-39%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)21-39%
54%
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
12:1
American Indian
38%
14%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
n/a
8%
Black
n/a
3%
White
50%
67%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
12%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
13%
30%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
21-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% SD state average), while 21-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 54% SD state average).
How many students attend Abbott House Elementary - 06?
8 students attend Abbott House Elementary - 06.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Abbott House Elementary - 06 students are White, 38% of students are American Indian, and 12% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Abbott House Elementary - 06?
Abbott House Elementary - 06 has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 12:1.
What grades does Abbott House Elementary - 06 offer ?
Abbott House Elementary - 06 offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8 (Supplemental virtual).
What school district is Abbott House Elementary - 06 part of?
Abbott House Elementary - 06 is part of Mitchell School District 17-2.
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