Serving 278 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Groton Area Elementary - 02 ranks in the top 20% 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 60-64% (which is higher 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 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 34% (majority American Indian).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 278 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 10%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in SD
- Math Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-49% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Groton Area Elementary's attendance zone covers the entire Groton, SD school district, encompassing approximately 873.6 square miles. Families within this zone can expect a typical drive of 20 to 30 minutes to the school, with an average distance of 17.6 miles to the zone's edge and the furthest point being 29.7 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Groton Area Elementary - 02 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Dakota for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
School Overview
Groton Area Elementary - 02's student population of 278 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
278 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Groton Area Elementary - 02 ranks within the top 20% of all 619 schools in South Dakota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Groton Area Elementary - 02 is 0.19, 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
#90 out of 619 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
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)
60-64%
51%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
42%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
12:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
14%
Showing 2007–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
2%
2%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
3%
9%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
White
90%
66%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)8.3%
22.5%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
15%
34%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 21-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 Groton Area Elementary - 02's ranking?
Groton Area Elementary - 02 is ranked #90 out of 619 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% 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 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% SD state average).
How many students attend Groton Area Elementary - 02?
278 students attend Groton Area Elementary - 02.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Groton Area Elementary - 02 students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Groton Area Elementary - 02?
Groton Area Elementary - 02 has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 12:1.
What grades does Groton Area Elementary - 02 offer ?
Groton Area Elementary - 02 offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Groton Area Elementary - 02 part of?
Groton Area Elementary - 02 is part of Groton Area School District 06-6.
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