Serving 143 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Bridgewater-emery Elementary - 02 ranks in the top 10% of all schools in South Dakota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-64% (which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-74% (which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is equal to the South Dakota state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 34% (majority American Indian).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 143 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 6%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in SD
- Math Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-59% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Bridgewater Elementary's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district of Bridgewater, SD, covering approximately 231.3 square miles. The typical drive to the school is between 15 to 20 minutes, with the furthest edge of the zone located 15.1 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Bridgewater-emery Elementary - 02 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Dakota for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Bridgewater-emery Elementary - 02's student population of 143 students has declined by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 12 teachers has declined by 14% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
143 students
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
Year Founded
1905
Campus Size
50 acres
School Motto
Truth and Honor
School Rankings
Bridgewater-emery Elementary - 02 ranks within the top 10% of all 619 schools in South Dakota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bridgewater-emery Elementary - 02 is 0.12, 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
#38 out of 619 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
42%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
American Indian
1%
14%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
3%
9%
Black
n/a
3%
White
94%
66%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)10.5%
22.5%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
27%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Wild Boars
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bridgewater-emery Elementary - 02's ranking?
Bridgewater-emery Elementary - 02 is ranked #38 out of 619 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in South Dakota.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% SD state average), while 70-74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% SD state average).
How many students attend Bridgewater-emery Elementary - 02?
143 students attend Bridgewater-emery Elementary - 02.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Bridgewater-emery Elementary - 02 students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Bridgewater-emery Elementary - 02?
Bridgewater-emery Elementary - 02 has a student ration of 12:1, which is equal to the South Dakota state average of 12:1.
What grades does Bridgewater-emery Elementary - 02 offer ?
Bridgewater-emery Elementary - 02 offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Bridgewater-emery Elementary - 02 part of?
Bridgewater-emery Elementary - 02 is part of Bridgewater-Emery 30-3 School District.
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