Castlewood Elementary - 02
Tel:
(605) 793-2497
- Castlewood Elementary - 02 serves 171 students in grades Prekindergarten-6.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 75-79% (which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 47%) for the 2017-18 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 54%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- Castlewood Elementary - 02 placed in the top 5% of all schools in South Dakota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 10%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the South Dakota state level of 14:1.
- Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 30% (majority American Indian).
Top Placements
Castlewood Elementary - 02 places among the top 20% of public schools in South Dakota for:
- Category Attribute
- Overall Rank Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
- Math Proficiency Highest math proficiency (Top 1%)
- Reading/Language Arts Proficiency Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
School Overview
- Castlewood Elementary - 02's student population of 171 students has grown by 10% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 11 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-6 |
| Total Students | 171 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 11 teachers |
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School Comparison
- Castlewood Elementary - 02 is ranked within the top 5% of all 638 schools in South Dakota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
- The diversity score of Castlewood Elementary - 02 is 0.19, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.48. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (SD) |
| Overall Testing Rank | #23 out of 638 schools (Top 5%) | |
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| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 75-79% | 47% |
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| Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 70-74% | 54% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 16:1 | 14:1 |
| American Indian | n/a | 16% |
| Asian | n/a | 2% |
| Hispanic | 8% | 5% |
| Black | n/a | 3% |
| White | 90% | 70% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 2% | 4% |
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| Diversity Score | 0.19 | 0.48 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 16% | 35% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 7% | 6% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Castlewood School District 28-1 School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, SD Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Castlewood Elementary - 02 is Castlewood High School - 01 (0.0 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Castlewood Junior High - 03 (0.0 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Claremont Colony Elementary - 04 (3.8 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Castlewood Castlewood High School - 01 Grades: 9-12 | 83 students
0.0 miles
310 E Harry St
Castlewood, SD 57223
(605) 793-2497 0.0 9-12 83 - Castlewood Castlewood Junior High - 03 Grades: 7-8 | 41 students
0.0 miles
310 E Harry St
Castlewood, SD 57223
(605) 793-2497 0.0 7-8 41 - Castlewood Claremont Colony Elementary - 04 Grades: K-8 | 10 students
3.8 miles
46271 184th St
Castlewood, SD 57223
(605) 793-2497 3.8 K-8 10 - Estelline Estelline Elementary - 02 Grades: PK-6 | 177 students
12.1 miles
404 6th St N
Estelline, SD 57234
(605) 873-2201 12.1 PK-6 177 - Estelline Estelline High School - 01 Grades: 9-12 | 77 students
12.1 miles
708 Davis Ave
Estelline, SD 57234
(605) 873-2201 12.1 9-12 77
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