Serving 421 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Adventure Elementary - 10 ranks in the top 1% of all schools in South Dakota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 1%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 88% (which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 85% (which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the South Dakota state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Asian and Black), which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 33% (majority American Indian).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 421 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 12%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 1% in SD
- Math Proficiency: 88% (Top 1%)
- Reading Proficiency: 85% (Top 1%)
- Science Proficiency: 80-84% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Adventure Elementary - 10 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Dakota for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Adventure Elementary - 10's student population of 421 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
421 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
School Rankings
Adventure Elementary - 10 ranks within the top 1% of all 636 schools in South Dakota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Adventure Elementary - 10 is 0.22, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.53. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2 out of 636 schools
(Top 1%)
(Top 1%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
88%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
85%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
42%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
14%
Asian
3%
2%
Hispanic
2%
8%
Black
2%
3%
White
88%
67%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
1%
31%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
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 is Adventure Elementary - 10's ranking?
Adventure Elementary - 10 is ranked #2 out of 636 schools, which ranks it among the top 1% of public schools in South Dakota.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
88% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% SD state average), while 85% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% SD state average).
How many students attend Adventure Elementary - 10?
421 students attend Adventure Elementary - 10.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Adventure Elementary - 10 students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Adventure Elementary - 10?
Adventure Elementary - 10 has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 12:1.
What grades does Adventure Elementary - 10 offer ?
Adventure Elementary - 10 offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Adventure Elementary - 10 part of?
Adventure Elementary - 10 is part of Harrisburg School District 41-2.
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