Brandon Elementary - 03
Tel:
(605)582-6315
- Brandon Elementary - 03 serves 548 students in grades Prekindergarten-4.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 70-74% (which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 47%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 70-74% (which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 53%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the South Dakota state level of 14:1.
- Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Asian and Black), which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 29%.
Top Placements
Brandon Elementary - 03 places among the top 20% of public schools in South Dakota for:
- Category Attribute
- Community Size Largest student body (number of students) (Top 10%)
School Overview
- Brandon Elementary - 03's student population of 548 students has declined by 17% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 38 teachers has declined by 17% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-4 |
| Total Students | 548 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 38 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Brandon Elementary - 03's student:teacher ratio of 14:1 has decreased from 15:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Brandon Elementary - 03 is 0.17, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.26. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (SD) |
| Overall School Rank | #49 out of 617 schools (Top 10%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 70-74% | 47% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 70-74% | 53% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 14:1 | 14:1 |
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| American Indian | 1% | 16% |
| Asian | 2% | 2% |
| Hispanic | 1% | 5% |
| Black | 1% | 3% |
| White | 91% | 71% |
| Two or more races | 4% | 3% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.17 | 0.26 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 16% | 35% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 8% | 6% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Brandon Valley 49-2 School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, SD Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Brandon Elementary - 03 is Brandon Valley High School - 01 (0.7 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Brandon Valley Middle School - 02 (0.5 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Brandon Valley Intermediate - 07 (1.5 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Brandon Brandon Valley Middle School - 02 Grades: 7-8 | 601 students
0.5 miles
700 Holly Blvd
Brandon, SD 57005
(605)582-3214 0.5 7-8 601 - Brandon Brandon Valley High School - 01 Grades: 9-12 | 1067 students
0.7 miles
301 S Splitrock Blvd
Brandon, SD 57005
(605)582-3211 0.7 9-12 1067 - Brandon Brandon Valley Intermediate - 07 Grades: 5-6 | 648 students
1.5 miles
201 West Park St
Brandon, SD 57005
(605)582-6035 1.5 5-6 648 - Brandon Robert Bennis Elementary - 05 Grades: K-4 | 486 students
1.8 miles
2001 S Sioux Blvd
Brandon, SD 57005
(605)582-8010 1.8 K-4 486 - Sioux Falls Fred Assam Elementary - 06 Grades: K-4 | 470 students
3.9 miles
7700 E Willowwood St
Sioux Falls, SD 57110
(605)582-1500 3.9 K-4 470
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