Serving 12 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Fairburn Elementary - 06 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 ≥50% (which was lower than the South Dakota state average of 73%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was <50% (which was lower than the South Dakota state average of 74%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 was equal to the South Dakota state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment was 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the South Dakota state average of 31% (majority American Indian).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
12 students
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)≥50%
73%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)<50%
74%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
14%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
8%
7%
Black
n/a
3%
White
92%
69%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch (04-05)
8%
22%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (11-12)
11%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2013-2014 (latest school year available) 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?
≥50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 73% SD state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 74% SD state average).
How many students attend Fairburn Elementary - 06?
12 students attend Fairburn Elementary - 06.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Fairburn Elementary - 06 students are White, and 8% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Fairburn Elementary - 06?
Fairburn Elementary - 06 has a student ration of 12:1, which is equal to the South Dakota state average of 12:1.
What grades does Fairburn Elementary - 06 offer ?
Fairburn Elementary - 06 offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Fairburn Elementary - 06 part of?
Fairburn Elementary - 06 is part of Custer School District 16-1.
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