Serving 439 students in grades Kindergarten-4, Fred Assam Elementary - 06 ranks in the top 1% 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 75-79% (which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80-84% (which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the South Dakota state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 31% (majority American Indian).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 439 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 11%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 1% in SD
- Math Proficiency: 75-79% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 80-84% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Fred Assam Elementary - 06 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Dakota for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Fred Assam Elementary - 06's student population of 439 students has declined by 21% over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has declined by 26% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-4
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
439 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Fred Assam Elementary - 06 ranks within the top 1% of all 636 schools in South Dakota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Fred Assam Elementary - 06 is 0.21, 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
#5 out of 636 schools
(Top 1%)
(Top 1%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
14%
Asian
2%
2%
Hispanic
3%
7%
Black
2%
3%
White
89%
69%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
2%
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 Fred Assam Elementary - 06's ranking?
Fred Assam Elementary - 06 is ranked #5 out of 636 schools, which ranks it among the top 1% of public schools in South Dakota.
What schools are Fred Assam Elementary - 06 often compared to?
Fred Assam Elementary - 06is often viewed alongside schools like Rosa Parks Elementary - 15 by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
75-79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% SD state average), while 80-84% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% SD state average).
How many students attend Fred Assam Elementary - 06?
439 students attend Fred Assam Elementary - 06.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Fred Assam Elementary - 06 students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Fred Assam Elementary - 06?
Fred Assam Elementary - 06 has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 12:1.
What grades does Fred Assam Elementary - 06 offer ?
Fred Assam Elementary - 06 offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-4 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Fred Assam Elementary - 06 part of?
Fred Assam Elementary - 06 is part of Brandon Valley School District 49-2.
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