Serving 362 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Lennox Elementary - 02 ranks in the top 5% of all schools in South Dakota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 80-84% (which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-74% (which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the South Dakota state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 12% 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-4
- Enrollment: 362 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 12%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in SD
- Math Proficiency: 80-84% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 10%)
- Attendance Zone: Lennox Elementary's attendance zone encompasses the entire Lennox School District, covering approximately 191.9 square miles around Lennox, SD. Most families can expect a typical drive of 15-20 minutes to the school, with an average distance of 8.8 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 13.5 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Lennox Elementary - 02 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Dakota for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Lennox Elementary - 02's student population of 362 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
362 students
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
School Rankings
Lennox Elementary - 02 ranks within the top 5% of all 619 schools in South Dakota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Lennox Elementary - 02 is 0.22, 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
#16 out of 619 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
51%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
12:1
American Indian
3%
14%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
4%
9%
Black
n/a
3%
White
88%
66%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)3%
22.5%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
14%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lennox Elementary - 02's ranking?
Lennox Elementary - 02 is ranked #16 out of 619 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in South Dakota.
What schools are Lennox Elementary - 02 often compared to?
Lennox Elementary - 02is often viewed alongside schools like Tea Area Legacy Elementary - 01, Worthing Elementary - 05 by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
80-84% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% SD state average), while 70-74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% SD state average).
How many students attend Lennox Elementary - 02?
362 students attend Lennox Elementary - 02.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Lennox Elementary - 02 students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Lennox Elementary - 02?
Lennox Elementary - 02 has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 12:1.
What grades does Lennox Elementary - 02 offer ?
Lennox Elementary - 02 offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Lennox Elementary - 02 part of?
Lennox Elementary - 02 is part of Lennox School District 41-4.
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