Serving 136 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Estelline 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 was 40-49% (which was approximately equal to the South Dakota state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 30-39% (which was lower than the South Dakota state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 was equal to the South Dakota state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment was 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the South Dakota state average of 33% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
136 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
School Rankings
Overall Testing Rank
#457 out of 619 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
42%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
14%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
17%
8%
Black
1%
3%
White
78%
67%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
17%
31%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Estelline Elementary - 02's ranking?
Estelline Elementary - 02 is ranked #457 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?
40-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% SD state average), while 30-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% SD state average).
How many students attend Estelline Elementary - 02?
136 students attend Estelline Elementary - 02.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of Estelline Elementary - 02 students are White, 17% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Estelline Elementary - 02?
Estelline Elementary - 02 has a student ration of 12:1, which is equal to the South Dakota state average of 12:1.
What grades does Estelline Elementary - 02 offer ?
Estelline Elementary - 02 offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Estelline Elementary - 02 part of?
Estelline Elementary - 02 is part of Estelline School District 28-2.
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