Serving 61 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Edmunds Central Elementary - 05 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 21-39% (which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 21-39% (which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 7:1 is lower than the South Dakota state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 34% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 61 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 7:1
- Minority Enrollment: 23%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in SD
- Math Proficiency: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 30%)
- Attendance Zone: Edmunds Central Elementary's attendance zone covers the entire school district in Roscoe, SD, encompassing an area of approximately 520.6 square miles. Families within this zone can expect a typical drive of 20-30 minutes to the school, with an average distance of 14.3 miles to the nearest edge and a maximum distance of 20.5 miles to the furthest edge.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
School Overview
Edmunds Central Elementary - 05's student population of 61 students has declined by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 9 teachers has grown by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
61 students
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Edmunds Central Elementary - 05 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 Edmunds Central Elementary - 05 is 0.38, 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
#532 out of 619 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
42%
Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
12:1
American Indian
3%
14%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
18%
9%
Black
n/a
3%
White
77%
66%
Hawaiian
2%
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)9.8%
22.5%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
31%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Edmunds Central Elementary - 05's ranking?
Edmunds Central Elementary - 05 is ranked #532 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?
21-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% SD state average), while 21-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% SD state average).
How many students attend Edmunds Central Elementary - 05?
61 students attend Edmunds Central Elementary - 05.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of Edmunds Central Elementary - 05 students are White, 18% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are American Indian, and 2% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Edmunds Central Elementary - 05?
Edmunds Central Elementary - 05 has a student ration of 7:1, which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 12:1.
What grades does Edmunds Central Elementary - 05 offer ?
Edmunds Central Elementary - 05 offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Edmunds Central Elementary - 05 part of?
Edmunds Central Elementary - 05 is part of Edmunds Central School District 22-5.
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