Serving 119 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Armour Elementary - 02 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 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-49% (which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the South Dakota state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 34% (majority American Indian).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 119 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 13%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in SD
- Math Proficiency: 30-39% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-49% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Armour Elementary's attendance zone covers the entire Armour, SD school district, encompassing approximately 129.7 square miles. Within this area, the typical drive to the school is around 10-15 minutes, with the furthest edge located about 11 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
School Overview
Armour Elementary - 02's student population of 119 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 9 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
119 students
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
School Rankings
Armour Elementary - 02 ranks within the bottom 50% of all 619 schools in South Dakota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Armour Elementary - 02 is 0.24, 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
#461 out of 619 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
42%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
12:1
Hispanic
8%
9%
Black
1%
3%
White
87%
66%
Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)8.4%
22.5%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
8%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Navy and Gold
School Mascot
Nighthawks
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Armour Elementary - 02's ranking?
Armour Elementary - 02 is ranked #461 out of 619 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 42% SD state average), while 40-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% SD state average).
How many students attend Armour Elementary - 02?
119 students attend Armour Elementary - 02.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of Armour Elementary - 02 students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Armour Elementary - 02?
Armour Elementary - 02 has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 12:1.
What grades does Armour Elementary - 02 offer ?
Armour Elementary - 02 offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Armour Elementary - 02 part of?
Armour Elementary - 02 is part of Armour School District 21-1.
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