Serving 1,158 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Huron Elementary - 09 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 was 32% (which was lower than the South Dakota state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 31% (which was lower than the South Dakota state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 was higher than the South Dakota state level of 12:1.
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
1,158 students
Total Classroom Teachers
72 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)32%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)31%
52%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
12:1
American Indian
(15-16)1%
12%
Asian
(15-16)22%
2%
Hispanic
(15-16)25%
5%
Black
(15-16)1%
3%
White
(15-16)48%
75%
Hawaiian
(15-16)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(15-16)3%
3%
Eligible for Free Lunch
61%
31%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 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?
32% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% SD state average), while 31% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% SD state average).
How many students attend Huron Elementary - 09?
1,158 students attend Huron Elementary - 09.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of Huron Elementary - 09 students are White, 25% of students are Hispanic, 22% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Huron Elementary - 09?
Huron Elementary - 09 has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 12:1.
What grades does Huron Elementary - 09 offer ?
Huron Elementary - 09 offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Huron Elementary - 09 part of?
Huron Elementary - 09 is part of Huron School District 02-2.
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