Serving 492 students in grades 2-3, Francis Case Elementary - 04 ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in South Dakota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 51% (which was higher than the South Dakota state average of 47%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 44% (which was lower than the South Dakota state average of 53%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 was higher than the South Dakota state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment was 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which was lower than the South Dakota state average of 34% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 2-3
Total Students
492 students
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Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
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School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)51%
47%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)44%
53%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
12:1
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American Indian
7%
14%
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Asian
1%
2%
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Hispanic
10%
9%
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Black
2%
3%
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White
72%
66%
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Two or more races
8%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
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Eligible for Free Lunch
27%
34%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
7%
Showing 2009–2025. 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 percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
51% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 47% SD state average), while 44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% SD state average).
How many students attend Francis Case Elementary - 04?
492 students attend Francis Case Elementary - 04.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
72% of Francis Case Elementary - 04 students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Francis Case Elementary - 04?
Francis Case Elementary - 04 has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 12:1.
What grades does Francis Case Elementary - 04 offer ?
Francis Case Elementary - 04 offers enrollment in grades 2-3
What school district is Francis Case Elementary - 04 part of?
Francis Case Elementary - 04 is part of Douglas School District 51-1.
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