Arlington Elementary - 02

306 S Main St
Arlington, SD 57212
(School attendance zone shown in map)
10/
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Top 5%
Serving 145 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Arlington Elementary - 02 ranks in the top 5% 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 80-84% (which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 43%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-74% (which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the South Dakota state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 31% (majority American Indian).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 145 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 8%
  • : Top 5% in SD
  • : 80-84% (Top 1%)
  • : 70-74% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Arlington Elementary - 02 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Dakota for:

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Attribute

School Overview

Arlington Elementary - 02's student population of 145 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 11 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
145 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
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School Rankings

Arlington Elementary - 02 ranks within the top 5% of all 616 schools in South Dakota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Arlington Elementary - 02 is 0.15, 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
This School
State Level (SD)
#14 out of 616 schools
(Top 5%)
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80-84%
43%
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70-74%
52%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
12:1
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American Indian
n/a
14%
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Asian
n/a
2%
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Hispanic
7%
7%
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Black
n/a
3%
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White
92%
69%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.15
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
8%
29%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
8%
5%
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School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Arlington Elementary - 02's ranking?
Arlington Elementary - 02 is ranked #14 out of 616 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in South Dakota.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
80-84% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 43% SD state average), while 70-74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% SD state average).
How many students attend Arlington Elementary - 02?
145 students attend Arlington Elementary - 02.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Arlington Elementary - 02 students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Arlington Elementary - 02?
Arlington Elementary - 02 has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 12:1.
What grades does Arlington Elementary - 02 offer ?
Arlington Elementary - 02 offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Arlington Elementary - 02 part of?
Arlington Elementary - 02 is part of Arlington School District 38-1.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 145 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 8%
  • : Top 5%
  • : 80-84% (Top 1%)
  • : 70-74% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education

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