Serving 155 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Ethan Elementary - 02 ranks in the top 5% of all schools in South Dakota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 80-84% (which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-74% (which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the South Dakota state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 34% (majority American Indian).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 155 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 10%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in SD
- Math Proficiency: 80-84% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: ≥50% (Top 20%)
- Attendance Zone: Ethan Elementary's attendance zone covers the entire school district in Ethan, SD, spanning approximately 107.6 square miles. Most families can typically drive to the school within 10-15 minutes, with an average distance of 6.7 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 12 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Ethan Elementary - 02 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Dakota for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Ethan Elementary - 02's student population of 155 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 11 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
155 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
School Rankings
Ethan Elementary - 02 ranks within the top 5% of all 619 schools in South Dakota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ethan 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
#16 out of 619 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Showing 2012–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
42%
Showing 2012–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
51%
Showing 2011–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥50%
42%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
12:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
American Indian
2%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 33-year historical data
Hispanic
3%
9%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 13-year historical data
Black
1%
3%
Showing 2005–2025. View full 25-year historical data
White
90%
66%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 33-year historical data
Two or more races
4%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 15-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 33-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)8.4%
22.5%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
17%
34%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 31-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 27-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ethan Elementary - 02's ranking?
Ethan Elementary - 02 is ranked #16 out of 619 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in South Dakota.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
80-84% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% SD state average), while 70-74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% SD state average).
How many students attend Ethan Elementary - 02?
155 students attend Ethan Elementary - 02.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Ethan Elementary - 02 students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Ethan Elementary - 02?
Ethan Elementary - 02 has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 12:1.
What grades does Ethan Elementary - 02 offer ?
Ethan Elementary - 02 offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Ethan Elementary - 02 part of?
Ethan Elementary - 02 is part of Ethan School District 17-1.
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