Camp Crook Elementary - 08 (Closed 2023)

Main St
Buffalo, SD 57720
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Serving 8 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Camp Crook Elementary - 08 ranks in the top 50% of all schools in South Dakota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was <50% (which was higher than the South Dakota state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was ≥50% (which was lower than the South Dakota state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 8:1 was lower than the South Dakota state level of 12:1.

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
8 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher

School Rankings

This School
State Level (SD)
(15-16)
<50%
45%
(15-16)
≥50%
52%
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
14%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
n/a
8%
Black
n/a
3%
White
100%
67%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
0.00
Eligible for Free Lunch (03-04)
6%
21%
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% SD state average), while ≥50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% SD state average).
How many students attend Camp Crook Elementary - 08?
8 students attend Camp Crook Elementary - 08.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Camp Crook Elementary - 08 students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Camp Crook Elementary - 08?
Camp Crook Elementary - 08 has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 12:1.
What grades does Camp Crook Elementary - 08 offer ?
Camp Crook Elementary - 08 offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Camp Crook Elementary - 08 part of?
Camp Crook Elementary - 08 is part of Harding County School District 31-1.

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