Serving 116 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Hitchcock-tulare Elementary - 05 ranks in the top 10% 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 60-69% (which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-69% (which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is equal to the South Dakota state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 34% (majority American Indian).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 116 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 3%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in SD
- Math Proficiency: 60-69% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-69% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: ≥50% (Top 20%)
- Attendance Zone: Hitchcock-Tulare Elementary's attendance zone covers the entire district of Hitchcock, SD, encompassing approximately 480.2 square miles. Families can expect a typical drive of 20-30 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 20 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Hitchcock-tulare Elementary - 05 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Dakota for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Hitchcock-tulare Elementary - 05's student population of 116 students has grown by 48% over five school years.
The teacher population of 10 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
116 students
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
Year Founded
1905
Campus Size
50 acres
School Motto
'Truth and Honor'
School Rankings
Hitchcock-tulare Elementary - 05 ranks within the top 10% of all 619 schools in South Dakota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Hitchcock-tulare Elementary - 05 is 0.06, 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
#56 out of 619 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-69%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-69%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥50%
42%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
14%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
n/a
9%
Black
1%
3%
White
97%
66%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)4.3%
22.5%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
14%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Wild Boars
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hitchcock-tulare Elementary - 05's ranking?
Hitchcock-tulare Elementary - 05 is ranked #56 out of 619 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in South Dakota.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% SD state average), while 60-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% SD state average).
How many students attend Hitchcock-tulare Elementary - 05?
116 students attend Hitchcock-tulare Elementary - 05.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
97% of Hitchcock-tulare Elementary - 05 students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Hitchcock-tulare Elementary - 05?
Hitchcock-tulare Elementary - 05 has a student ration of 12:1, which is equal to the South Dakota state average of 12:1.
What grades does Hitchcock-tulare Elementary - 05 offer ?
Hitchcock-tulare Elementary - 05 offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Hitchcock-tulare Elementary - 05 part of?
Hitchcock-tulare Elementary - 05 is part of Hitchcock Tulare School District 56-6.
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