Serving 161 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Ethan Elementary - 02 ranks in the top 20% 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 70-74% (which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 43%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the South Dakota state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 31% (majority American Indian).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 161 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 8%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in SD
- Math Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 30%)
- 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
School Overview
Ethan Elementary - 02's student population of 161 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
Total Students
161 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Ethan Elementary - 02 ranks within the top 20% of all 616 schools in South Dakota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ethan Elementary - 02 is 0.15, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#63 out of 616 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
43%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
12:1
American Indian
2%
14%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
2%
7%
Black
1%
3%
White
92%
69%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
7%
29%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
3%
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 #63 out of 616 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in South Dakota.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
70-74% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 43% SD state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% SD state average).
How many students attend Ethan Elementary - 02?
161 students attend Ethan Elementary - 02.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Ethan Elementary - 02 students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ethan Elementary - 02?
Ethan Elementary - 02 has a student ration of 15:1, 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
What school district is Ethan Elementary - 02 part of?
Ethan Elementary - 02 is part of Ethan School District 17-1.
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