Serving 237 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Gregory Elementary - 02 ranks in the top 30% of all schools in South Dakota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is approximately equal to 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 16% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 34% (majority American Indian).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 237 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 16%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in SD
- Math Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Gregory Elementary's attendance zone covers the entire Gregory, SD school district, encompassing approximately 515.8 square miles. Families can expect a typical drive of 20-30 minutes to the school, with the average distance from the school to the edge of the zone being about 15.5 miles and the furthest edge reaching 29.8 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Gregory Elementary - 02 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Dakota for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
School Overview
Gregory Elementary - 02's student population of 237 students has grown by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
237 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Motto
Go learn. Go live. Go succeed. Go Gorillas!
School Rankings
Gregory Elementary - 02 ranks within the top 30% of all 619 schools in South Dakota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Gregory Elementary - 02 is 0.28, 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
#155 out of 619 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
42%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
51%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
42%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
12:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
11%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
2%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
1%
9%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
White
84%
66%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
3%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)9.7%
22.5%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
35%
34%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
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 Gregory Elementary - 02's ranking?
Gregory Elementary - 02 is ranked #155 out of 619 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in South Dakota.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% SD state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% SD state average).
How many students attend Gregory Elementary - 02?
237 students attend Gregory Elementary - 02.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of Gregory Elementary - 02 students are White, 11% of students are American Indian, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Gregory Elementary - 02?
Gregory Elementary - 02 has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 12:1.
What grades does Gregory Elementary - 02 offer ?
Gregory Elementary - 02 offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Gregory Elementary - 02 part of?
Gregory Elementary - 02 is part of Gregory School District 26-4.
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