Serving 26 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 5:1 is lower than the South Dakota state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 33% (majority American Indian).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 26 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 5:1
- Minority Enrollment: 54%
- 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
Top Rankings
Longvalley Elementary - 10 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Dakota for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Longvalley Elementary - 10's student population of 26 students has declined by 25% over five school years.
The teacher population of 5 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
26 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
Year Founded
1901
School Calendar
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 0.54, which is more 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%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)<50%
42%
Student : Teacher Ratio
5:1
12:1
American Indian
50%
14%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
n/a
8%
Black
n/a
3%
White
46%
67%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
8%
31%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
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?
26 students attend Longvalley Elementary - 10.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Longvalley Elementary - 10 students are American Indian, 46% of students are White, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Longvalley Elementary - 10?
Longvalley Elementary - 10 has a student ration of 5:1, 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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