Serving 123 students in grades 9-12, Elkton High School - 01 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 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-59% (which is approximately equal to the South Dakota state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is equal to the South Dakota state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 31% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 123 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 16%
- Graduation Rate: ≥80% (Top 50% in SD)
- Math Proficiency: 21-39% (Top 1%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-59% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
School Overview
Elkton High School - 01's student population of 123 students has grown by 26% over five school years.
The teacher population of 10 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
123 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Elkton High School - 01 is 0.28, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.50. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)21-39%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
American Indian
2%
14%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
12%
7%
Black
n/a
3%
White
84%
69%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥80%
80%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
6%
29%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
11%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
21-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% SD state average), while 40-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% SD state average).
What is the graduation rate of Elkton High School - 01?
The graduation rate of Elkton High School - 01 is 80%, which is equal to the South Dakota state average of 80%.
How many students attend Elkton High School - 01?
123 students attend Elkton High School - 01.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of Elkton High School - 01 students are White, 12% 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 Elkton High School - 01?
Elkton High School - 01 has a student ration of 12:1, which is equal to the South Dakota state average of 12:1.
What grades does Elkton High School - 01 offer ?
Elkton High School - 01 offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Elkton High School - 01 part of?
Elkton High School - 01 is part of Elkton School District 05-3.
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