Artesian Elementary School (Closed 2005)

Artesian Elementary School serves 23 students in grades Kindergarten-2. 
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 was equal to the South Dakota state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment was 13% of the student body (majority American Indian), which was lower than the South Dakota state average of 33% (majority American Indian).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-2
Total Students
23 students
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (SD)
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
American Indian
9%
14%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
4%
8%
Black
n/a
3%
White
87%
67%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
0.24
Eligible for Free Lunch
17%
31%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
26%
6%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Artesian Elementary School?
23 students attend Artesian Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of Artesian Elementary School students are White, 9% of students are American Indian, and 4% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Artesian Elementary School?
Artesian Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is equal to the South Dakota state average of 12:1.
What grades does Artesian Elementary School offer ?
Artesian Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-2
What school district is Artesian Elementary School part of?
Artesian Elementary School is part of Sanborn Central School District 55-5.

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