Central Elementary - 03 serves 273 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 was higher than the South Dakota state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment was 9% of the student body (majority Asian and American Indian), which was lower than the South Dakota state average of 34% (majority American Indian).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
273 students
Showing 2001–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
Showing 2001–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
12:1
Showing 2001–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
3%
14%
Showing 2001–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
3%
2%
Showing 2001–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
2%
9%
Showing 1999–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
3%
Showing 1996–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
White
91%
66%
Showing 2001–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2001–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Free Lunch
15%
34%
Showing 2001–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
7%
Showing 2001–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Central Elementary - 03?
273 students attend Central Elementary - 03.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Central Elementary - 03 students are White, 3% of students are American Indian, 3% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Central Elementary - 03?
Central Elementary - 03 has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 12:1.
What grades does Central Elementary - 03 offer ?
Central Elementary - 03 offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Central Elementary - 03 part of?
Central Elementary - 03 is part of Brookings School District 05-1.
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