Serving 136 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Gayville-volin Elementary - 02 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 is 30-39% (which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-39% (which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 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 34% (majority American Indian).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 136 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 8%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in SD
- Math Proficiency: 30-39% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 30%)
- Attendance Zone: Gayville-Volin Elementary's attendance zone encompasses the entire Gayville school district, covering approximately 72.3 square miles in and around Gayville, SD. Families can typically expect a drive of 10-15 minutes to reach the school, with the average distance from the school to the edge of the zone being 5.4 miles and the furthest edge located 9.8 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
School Overview
Gayville-volin Elementary - 02's student population of 136 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 10 teachers has declined by 16% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
136 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
School Rankings
Gayville-volin Elementary - 02 ranks within the bottom 50% of all 619 schools in South Dakota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Gayville-volin Elementary - 02 is 0.15, 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
#514 out of 619 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2012–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
42%
Showing 2012–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
51%
Showing 2011–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
42%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
12:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
American Indian
2%
14%
Showing 2008–2025. View full 33-year historical data
Hispanic
2%
9%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 21-year historical data
White
92%
66%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 33-year historical data
Two or more races
4%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 15-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 33-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)8.8%
22.5%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
21%
34%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 31-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. 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 is Gayville-volin Elementary - 02's ranking?
Gayville-volin Elementary - 02 is ranked #514 out of 619 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in South Dakota.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% SD state average), while 30-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% SD state average).
How many students attend Gayville-volin Elementary - 02?
136 students attend Gayville-volin Elementary - 02.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Gayville-volin Elementary - 02 students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are American Indian, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Gayville-volin Elementary - 02?
Gayville-volin Elementary - 02 has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 12:1.
What grades does Gayville-volin Elementary - 02 offer ?
Gayville-volin Elementary - 02 offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Gayville-volin Elementary - 02 part of?
Gayville-volin Elementary - 02 is part of Gayville-Volin School District 63-1.
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