Serving 181 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Hermosa Elementary - 04 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 35-39% (which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the South Dakota state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 34% (majority American Indian).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 181 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 9%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in SD
- Math Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-49% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Hermosa Elementary's attendance zone covers the entire Hermosa, SD school district, encompassing approximately 1,205 square miles and typically requiring a 20-30 minute drive to reach the school, with an average distance of 22 miles to the zone edge and a maximum distance of nearly 40 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
School Overview
Hermosa Elementary - 04's student population of 181 students has declined by 22% over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
181 students
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
School Rankings
Hermosa Elementary - 04 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 Hermosa Elementary - 04 is 0.17, 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
#480 out of 619 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
42%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
12:1
American Indian
1%
14%
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
4%
9%
White
91%
66%
Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)14.9%
22.5%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
21%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hermosa Elementary - 04's ranking?
Hermosa Elementary - 04 is ranked #480 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?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% SD state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% SD state average).
How many students attend Hermosa Elementary - 04?
181 students attend Hermosa Elementary - 04.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Hermosa Elementary - 04 students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Hermosa Elementary - 04?
Hermosa Elementary - 04 has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 12:1.
What grades does Hermosa Elementary - 04 offer ?
Hermosa Elementary - 04 offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Hermosa Elementary - 04 part of?
Hermosa Elementary - 04 is part of Custer School District 16-1.
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