Serving 185 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Faulkton Elementary - 02 ranks in the top 5% of all schools in South Dakota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 1%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 80-89% (which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-79% (which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is equal to the South Dakota state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 34% (majority American Indian).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 185 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 6%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in SD
- Math Proficiency: 80-89% (Top 1%)
- Reading Proficiency: 70-79% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Faulkton Elementary's attendance zone encompasses the entire Faulkton school district, covering approximately 917 square miles in Faulkton, SD. The zone allows for a typical drive of 20-30 minutes to the school, with an average distance of 16.9 miles to its edge and a maximum reach of 25.9 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Faulkton Elementary - 02 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Dakota for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Faulkton Elementary - 02's student population of 185 students has grown by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 15 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
185 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Faulkton 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 Faulkton Elementary - 02 is 0.12, 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
#8 out of 619 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-89%
42%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-79%
51%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
42%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
2%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
4%
9%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
White
94%
66%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)5.4%
22.5%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
19%
34%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
7%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Faulkton Elementary - 02's ranking?
Faulkton Elementary - 02 is ranked #8 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?
80-89% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% SD state average), while 70-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% SD state average).
How many students attend Faulkton Elementary - 02?
185 students attend Faulkton Elementary - 02.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Faulkton Elementary - 02 students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Faulkton Elementary - 02?
Faulkton Elementary - 02 has a student ration of 12:1, which is equal to the South Dakota state average of 12:1.
What grades does Faulkton Elementary - 02 offer ?
Faulkton Elementary - 02 offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Faulkton Elementary - 02 part of?
Faulkton Elementary - 02 is part of Faulkton Area Schools 24-4.
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