Serving 355 students in grades Kindergarten-4, Dell Rapids Elementary - 02 ranks in the top 10% of all schools in South Dakota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70-74% (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 13:1 is higher than the South Dakota state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 34% (majority American Indian).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Kindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 355 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 8%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in SD
- Math Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Dell Rapids 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
Dell Rapids Elementary - 02's student population of 355 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-4
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
355 students
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
School Calendar
School Motto
Empowering Each Other To Excel
School Rankings
Dell Rapids Elementary - 02 ranks within the top 10% of all 619 schools in South Dakota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Dell Rapids Elementary - 02 is 0.15, 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
#36 out of 619 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
51%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
12:1
American Indian
2%
14%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
4%
9%
Black
n/a
3%
White
92%
66%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)4.8%
22.5%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
7%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Dell Rapids Elementary - 02's ranking?
Dell Rapids Elementary - 02 is ranked #36 out of 619 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in South Dakota.
What schools are Dell Rapids Elementary - 02 often compared to?
Dell Rapids Elementary - 02is often viewed alongside schools like Tea Area Legacy Elementary - 01 by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
70-74% 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 Dell Rapids Elementary - 02?
355 students attend Dell Rapids Elementary - 02.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Dell Rapids Elementary - 02 students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are American Indian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Dell Rapids Elementary - 02?
Dell Rapids Elementary - 02 has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 12:1.
What grades does Dell Rapids Elementary - 02 offer ?
Dell Rapids Elementary - 02 offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-4 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Dell Rapids Elementary - 02 part of?
Dell Rapids Elementary - 02 is part of Dell Rapids School District 49-3.
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