Serving 217 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Bennett County Elementary School - 03 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 10-14% (which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the South Dakota state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 34% (majority American Indian).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 217 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 81%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in SD
- Math Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Martin Elementary's attendance zone covers the entire Martin school district, encompassing approximately 1,190.5 square miles in and around Martin, SD. Families might typically drive 20 to 30 minutes to reach the school, with an average distance of 21.3 miles from the school to the edge of the zone, extending as far as 29.5 miles at its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
School Overview
Bennett County Elementary School - 03's student population of 217 students has declined by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
217 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Bennett County Elementary School - 03 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 Bennett County Elementary School - 03 is 0.61, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#601 out of 619 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
42%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
51%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
42%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
12:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
57%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
2%
2%
Showing 2004–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
5%
9%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
White
19%
66%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
17%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)32.7%
22.5%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
34%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (17-18)
9%
6%
Showing 2009–2018. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bennett County Elementary School - 03's ranking?
Bennett County Elementary School - 03 is ranked #601 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?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% SD state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% SD state average).
How many students attend Bennett County Elementary School - 03?
217 students attend Bennett County Elementary School - 03.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of Bennett County Elementary School - 03 students are American Indian, 19% of students are White, 17% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Bennett County Elementary School - 03?
Bennett County Elementary School - 03 has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 12:1.
What grades does Bennett County Elementary School - 03 offer ?
Bennett County Elementary School - 03 offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Bennett County Elementary School - 03 part of?
Bennett County Elementary School - 03 is part of Bennett County School District 03-1.
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