Serving 203 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Dupree Elementary - 02 ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in South Dakota for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the South Dakota state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 34% (majority American Indian).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 203 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 92%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in SD
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
School Overview
Dupree Elementary - 02's student population of 203 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has declined by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
203 students
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
School Calendar
School Motto
Where Pride and Concern = Success
School Rankings
Dupree Elementary - 02 ranks within the bottom 50% of all 619 schools in South Dakota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Dupree Elementary - 02 is 0.36, 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
#583 out of 619 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
42%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
12:1
American Indian
79%
14%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
3%
9%
Black
n/a
3%
White
8%
66%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
10%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)38.4%
22.5%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (08-09)
35%
9%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Dupree Elementary - 02's ranking?
Dupree Elementary - 02 is ranked #583 out of 619 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in South Dakota.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% SD state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% SD state average).
How many students attend Dupree Elementary - 02?
203 students attend Dupree Elementary - 02.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of Dupree Elementary - 02 students are American Indian, 10% of students are Two or more races, 8% of students are White, and 3% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Dupree Elementary - 02?
Dupree Elementary - 02 has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 12:1.
What grades does Dupree Elementary - 02 offer ?
Dupree Elementary - 02 offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Dupree Elementary - 02 part of?
Dupree Elementary - 02 is part of Dupree School District 64-2.
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