Britton-hecla Elementary - 02
Tel:
(605)443-2234
- Britton-hecla Elementary - 02 serves 207 students in grades Kindergarten-6.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 55-59% (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 55-59% (which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 53%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the South Dakota state level of 14:1.
- Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 29%.
School Overview
- Britton-hecla Elementary - 02's student population of 207 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 19 teachers has grown by 26% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-6 |
| Total Students | 207 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 19 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Britton-hecla Elementary - 02's student:teacher ratio of 11:1 has decreased from 13:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Britton-hecla Elementary - 02 is 0.19, 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 | #260 out of 617 schools (Top 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 55-59% | 47% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 55-59% | 53% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 11:1 | 14:1 |
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| American Indian | 1% | 16% |
| Asian | n/a | 2% |
| Hispanic | 3% | 5% |
| Black | 2% | 3% |
| White | 90% | 71% |
| Two or more races | 4% | 3% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.19 | 0.26 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 16% | 35% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 13% | 6% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Britton-Hecla 45-4 School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, SD Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Britton-hecla Elementary - 02 is Sargent Central High School (22.1 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Sunset Colony Elementary - 04 (6.7 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Sunset Colony Elementary - 04 (6.7 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Britton Sunset Colony Elementary - 04 Grades: K-8 | 27 students
6.7 miles
41632 109th St
Britton, SD 57430
(605)448-2234 6.7 K-8 27 - Langford Langford Area Elementary - 02 Grades: PK-5 | 87 students
13.8 miles
206 Chestnut
Langford, SD 57454
(605)493-6454 13.8 PK-5 87 - Forman Sargent Central High School Grades: 7-12 | 78 students
22.1 miles
575 5th St Sw
Forman, ND 58032
(701)724-3205 22.1 7-12 78 - Oakes Oakes Elementary School Grades: PK-6 | 303 students
28.8 miles
804 Main Ave
Oakes, ND 58474
(701)742-3204 28.8 PK-6 303 - Oakes Oakes High School Grades: 7-12 | 195 students
28.8 miles
804 Main Ave
Oakes, ND 58474
(701)742-3234 28.8 7-12 195
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