Brandon Elementary - 03

501 Holly Blvd
Brandon, SD 57005

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Top 20%

Tel: (605) 582-6315

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Brandon Elementary - 03 serves 620 students in grades Prekindergarten-4.

Brandon Elementary - 03 placed in the top 20% of all schools in South Dakota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 58% (which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 43%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 66% (which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 52%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the South Dakota state level of 12:1.

Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 31% (majority American Indian).

Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: Prekindergarten-4
Enrollment: 620 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
Minority Enrollment: 18%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 20% in SD
Math Proficiency
: 58% (Top 20%)
Reading Proficiency
: 66% (Top 30%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Brandon Elementary - 03 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Dakota for:

School Overview

Brandon Elementary - 03's student population of 620 students has grown by 13% over five school years.

The teacher population of 41 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-4
(offers virtual instruction)

Total Students

620 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

41 teachers

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Students by Grade

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School Rankings

Brandon Elementary - 03 is ranked within the top 20% of all 616 schools in South Dakota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.

The diversity score of Brandon Elementary - 03 is 0.32, 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 2020-2021 School Year Data

This School

State Level (SD)

Overall Testing Rank

#81 out of 616 schools
(Top 20%)

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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)

58%

43%

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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)

66%

52%

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Student : Teacher Ratio

15:1

12:1

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American Indian

14%

Asian

Hispanic

Black

White

82%

69%

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Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

All Ethnic Groups

Diversity Score

0.32

0.50

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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)

Yes

Eligible for Free Lunch

10%

34%

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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)

10%

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School Statewide Testing

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School District Name

Brandon Valley School District 49-2

Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Brandon Elementary - 03's ranking?

Brandon Elementary - 03 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Dakota for: Highest overall rank (Top 20%) and Highest math proficiency (Top 20%).

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

58% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 43% SD state average), while 66% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% SD state average).

How many students attend Brandon Elementary - 03?

620 students attend Brandon Elementary - 03.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

82% of Brandon Elementary - 03 students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Black, 2% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Brandon Elementary - 03?

Brandon Elementary - 03 has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 12:1.

What grades does Brandon Elementary - 03 offer ?

Brandon Elementary - 03 offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4 (offers virtual instruction).

What school district is Brandon Elementary - 03 part of?

Brandon Elementary - 03 is part of Brandon Valley School District 49-2.

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Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: Prekindergarten-4
Enrollment: 620 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
Minority Enrollment: 18%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 20%
Math Proficiency
: 58% (Top 20%)
Reading Proficiency
: 66% (Top 30%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education