Serving 22 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Longvalley Elementary - 10 ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in South Dakota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-59% (which is approximately equal to the South Dakota state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 21-39% (which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 6:1 is lower than the South Dakota state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 34% (majority American Indian).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 22 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 6:1
- Minority Enrollment: 45%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in SD
- Math Proficiency: 40-59% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
School Overview
Longvalley Elementary - 10's student population of 22 students has declined by 35% over five school years.
The teacher population of 4 teachers has declined by 20% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
22 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 18-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 18-year historical data
School Rankings
Longvalley Elementary - 10 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 Longvalley Elementary - 10 is 0.50, 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
#429 out of 619 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2012–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
42%
Showing 2012–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
51%
Showing 2011–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)<50%
42%
Student-Teacher Ratio
6:1
12:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 18-year historical data
American Indian
45%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 18-year historical data
White
55%
66%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 18-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 18-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)13.6%
22.5%
Eligible for Free Lunch
55%
34%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 13-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Longvalley Elementary - 10's ranking?
Longvalley Elementary - 10 is ranked #429 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?
40-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% SD state average), while 21-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% SD state average).
How many students attend Longvalley Elementary - 10?
22 students attend Longvalley Elementary - 10.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of Longvalley Elementary - 10 students are White, and 45% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Longvalley Elementary - 10?
Longvalley Elementary - 10 has a student ration of 6:1, which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 12:1.
What grades does Longvalley Elementary - 10 offer ?
Longvalley Elementary - 10 offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Longvalley Elementary - 10 part of?
Longvalley Elementary - 10 is part of Kadoka Area School District 35-2.
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