Loneman Day School serves 237 students in grades Kindergarten-8.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤5% (which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 43%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤5% (which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 52%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the South Dakota state level of 12:1.

Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 237 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
  • Math Proficiency
    : ≤5%
  • Reading Proficiency
    : ≤5%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Loneman Day School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Dakota for:

School Overview

Loneman Day School's student population of 237 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
237 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Loneman Day School is 0.00, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.50. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data
This School
State Level (SD)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
43%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
52%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Loneman Day School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of South Dakota by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
12:1
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American Indian
100%
14%
This chart display the percentage of American Indian students in Loneman Day School and percentage of American Indian public school students in South Dakota by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
n/a
7%
Black
n/a
3%
White
n/a
69%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
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Diversity Score
0.00
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
34%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Loneman Day School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in South Dakota by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Loneman Day School's ranking?

Loneman Day School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Dakota for: Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 1%) and Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 20%).

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 43% SD state average), while ≤5% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% SD state average).

How many students attend Loneman Day School?

237 students attend Loneman Day School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

100% of Loneman Day School students are American Indian.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Loneman Day School?

Loneman Day School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 12:1.

What grades does Loneman Day School offer ?

Loneman Day School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8

What school district is Loneman Day School part of?

Loneman Day School is part of Loneman Day School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 237 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
  • Math Proficiency
    : ≤5%
  • Reading Proficiency
    : ≤5%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education

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