Serving 93 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Henry 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 20-29% (which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-49% (which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the South Dakota state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 33% (majority American Indian).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 93 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 4%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in SD
- Math Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-49% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
School Overview
Henry Elementary - 02's student population of 93 students has grown by 22% over five school years.
The teacher population of 10 teachers has grown by 42% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
93 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
School Rankings
Henry Elementary - 02 ranks within the bottom 50% of all 636 schools in South Dakota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Henry Elementary - 02 is 0.08, 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
#530 out of 636 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
42%
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
12:1
American Indian
1%
14%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
n/a
8%
Black
3%
3%
White
96%
67%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
35%
31%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
22%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Henry Elementary - 02's ranking?
Henry Elementary - 02 is ranked #530 out of 636 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?
20-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% SD state average), while 40-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% SD state average).
How many students attend Henry Elementary - 02?
93 students attend Henry Elementary - 02.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of Henry Elementary - 02 students are White, 3% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Henry Elementary - 02?
Henry Elementary - 02 has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 12:1.
What grades does Henry Elementary - 02 offer ?
Henry Elementary - 02 offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Henry Elementary - 02 part of?
Henry Elementary - 02 is part of Henry School District 14-2.
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