Serving 166 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Britton-hecla Elementary - 02 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 40-44% (which is approximately equal to the South Dakota state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is approximately equal to 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 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 34% (majority American Indian).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 166 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 12%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in SD
- Math Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-59% (Top 20%)
- Attendance Zone: Britton-Hecla Elementary serves the entire district of Britton, SD, encompassing an attendance zone of approximately 653.5 square miles. Families can typically expect a drive of 20 to 30 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge of the zone being about 30.6 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Britton-hecla Elementary - 02 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Dakota for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Britton-hecla Elementary - 02's student population of 166 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has grown by 14% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
166 students
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
Year Founded
1905
School Calendar
School Rankings
Britton-hecla Elementary - 02 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 Britton-hecla Elementary - 02 is 0.22, 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
#339 out of 619 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
42%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
12:1
American Indian
2%
14%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
5%
9%
Black
n/a
3%
White
88%
66%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)9.6%
22.5%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
17%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Britton-hecla Elementary - 02's ranking?
Britton-hecla Elementary - 02 is ranked #339 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?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% SD state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% SD state average).
How many students attend Britton-hecla Elementary - 02?
166 students attend Britton-hecla Elementary - 02.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Britton-hecla Elementary - 02 students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Britton-hecla Elementary - 02?
Britton-hecla Elementary - 02 has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 12:1.
What grades does Britton-hecla Elementary - 02 offer ?
Britton-hecla Elementary - 02 offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Britton-hecla Elementary - 02 part of?
Britton-hecla Elementary - 02 is part of Britton-Hecla School District 45-4.
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