Serving 334 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Elk Point-jefferson 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 40-44% (which is approximately equal to the South Dakota state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower 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 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 34% (majority American Indian).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 334 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 10%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in SD
- Math Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-49% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Elk Point-Jefferson Elementary's attendance zone covers the entire Elk Point school district, encompassing approximately 215.9 square miles. Families typically drive 15 to 20 minutes to reach the school, with the average distance to the zone's edge being about 10.3 miles and the furthest point being 17.3 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
School Overview
Elk Point-jefferson Elementary - 02's student population of 334 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
334 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Elk Point-jefferson 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 Elk Point-jefferson Elementary - 02 is 0.19, 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
#441 out of 619 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
42%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
51%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
42%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
12:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
4%
9%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Black
2%
3%
Showing 2009–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
White
90%
66%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
4%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)2.1%
22.5%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
13%
34%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Elk Point-jefferson Elementary - 02's ranking?
Elk Point-jefferson Elementary - 02 is ranked #441 out of 619 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in South Dakota.
What schools are Elk Point-jefferson Elementary - 02 often compared to?
Elk Point-jefferson Elementary - 02is often viewed alongside schools like Dakota Valley Elementary - 02, Beresford Elementary - 02 by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% SD state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% SD state average).
How many students attend Elk Point-jefferson Elementary - 02?
334 students attend Elk Point-jefferson Elementary - 02.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Elk Point-jefferson Elementary - 02 students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Elk Point-jefferson Elementary - 02?
Elk Point-jefferson Elementary - 02 has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 12:1.
What grades does Elk Point-jefferson Elementary - 02 offer ?
Elk Point-jefferson Elementary - 02 offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Elk Point-jefferson Elementary - 02 part of?
Elk Point-jefferson Elementary - 02 is part of Elk Point-Jefferson School District 61-7.
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