Central Elementary School (Closed 2008)

Central Elementary School serves 35 students in grades Kindergarten-8. 
Minority enrollment was 40% of the student body (majority American Indian), which was higher than the South Dakota state average of 33% (majority American Indian).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
35 students
Total Classroom Teachers (05-06)
3 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (SD)
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
12:1
American Indian
40%
14%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
n/a
8%
Black
n/a
3%
White
60%
67%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
0.48
Eligible for Free Lunch (03-04)
32%
21%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (03-04)
22%
8%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Central Elementary School?
35 students attend Central Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of Central Elementary School students are White, and 40% of students are American Indian.
What grades does Central Elementary School offer ?
Central Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Central Elementary School part of?
Central Elementary School is part of Bennett County School District 03-1.

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