Serving 150 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Corsica-stickney Elementary - 02 ranks in the top 20% of all schools in South Dakota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-64% (which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the South Dakota state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 34% (majority American Indian).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 150 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 3%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in SD
- Math Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-59% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Corsica-stickney Elementary - 02 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Dakota for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Corsica-stickney Elementary - 02's student population of 150 students has declined by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 11 teachers has declined by 15% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
150 students
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
School Rankings
Corsica-stickney Elementary - 02 ranks within the top 20% of all 619 schools in South Dakota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Corsica-stickney Elementary - 02 is 0.06, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.53. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#62 out of 619 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
42%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
12:1
American Indian
1%
14%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
1%
9%
Black
1%
3%
White
97%
66%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)2.7%
22.5%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
9%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Corsica-stickney Elementary - 02's ranking?
Corsica-stickney Elementary - 02 is ranked #62 out of 619 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in South Dakota.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% SD state average), while 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% SD state average).
How many students attend Corsica-stickney Elementary - 02?
150 students attend Corsica-stickney Elementary - 02.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
97% of Corsica-stickney Elementary - 02 students are White, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Corsica-stickney Elementary - 02?
Corsica-stickney Elementary - 02 has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 12:1.
What grades does Corsica-stickney Elementary - 02 offer ?
Corsica-stickney Elementary - 02 offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Corsica-stickney Elementary - 02 part of?
Corsica-stickney Elementary - 02 is part of Corsica-Stickney 21-3 School District.
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