Serving 159 students in grades Kindergarten-8, He Dog Elementary - 05 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 ≤5% (which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤5% (which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 54%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is equal to the South Dakota state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 31% (majority American Indian).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Online School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 159 students
- State Accredited: No
- Live Instruction: No
- Rolling Enrollment: No
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Top 1% in SD)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤5% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
He Dog Elementary - 05 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Dakota for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
He Dog Elementary - 05's student population of 159 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 13 teachers has grown by 44% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
159 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
Students by Grade
State Accredited Program
No
Personalized Content
No
Live Instruction
No
Rolling Enrollment
No
Flexible Class Schedule
No
Accelerated Offerings
No
Classes for Credit/Part Time Options
No
Dedicated College Counselor
No
Tutoring/Mentoring
No
Community Clubs/Activities Offered
No
School Rankings
The diversity score of He Dog Elementary - 05 is 0.06, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)≤5%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)≤5%
54%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
American Indian
97%
14%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
2%
7%
Black
n/a
3%
White
1%
69%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
29%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (08-09)
18%
9%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) 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?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% SD state average), while ≤5% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 54% SD state average).
How many students attend He Dog Elementary - 05?
159 students attend He Dog Elementary - 05.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
97% of He Dog Elementary - 05 students are American Indian, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of He Dog Elementary - 05?
He Dog Elementary - 05 has a student ration of 12:1, which is equal to the South Dakota state average of 12:1.
What grades does He Dog Elementary - 05 offer ?
He Dog Elementary - 05 offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is He Dog Elementary - 05 part of?
He Dog Elementary - 05 is part of Todd County School District 66-1.
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