Serving 43 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Mcintosh Elementary - 02 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 is ≤20% (which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤20% (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 56% 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: Prekindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 43 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 5:1
- Minority Enrollment: 56%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in SD
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: <50%
- Attendance Zone: McIntosh Elementary's attendance zone covers the entire school district of Mc Intosh, SD, encompassing approximately 919.5 square miles. Families can expect a typical drive of about 20-30 minutes to reach the school, with an average distance of 24.6 miles to the edge of the zone and a maximum distance of 32.5 miles to its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
School Overview
Mcintosh Elementary - 02's student population of 43 students has declined by 46% over five school years.
The teacher population of 9 teachers has grown by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
43 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Mcintosh Elementary - 02 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 Mcintosh Elementary - 02 is 0.62, 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
#573 out of 619 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
42%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
51%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)<50%
42%
Student-Teacher Ratio
5:1
12:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
42%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
2%
9%
Showing 2013–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
White
44%
66%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
12%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)20.9%
22.5%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
34%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (05-06)
12%
9%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mcintosh Elementary - 02's ranking?
Mcintosh Elementary - 02 is ranked #573 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?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% SD state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% SD state average).
How many students attend Mcintosh Elementary - 02?
43 students attend Mcintosh Elementary - 02.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
44% of Mcintosh Elementary - 02 students are White, 42% of students are American Indian, 12% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Mcintosh Elementary - 02?
Mcintosh Elementary - 02 has a student ration of 5:1, which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 12:1.
What grades does Mcintosh Elementary - 02 offer ?
Mcintosh Elementary - 02 offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Mcintosh Elementary - 02 part of?
Mcintosh Elementary - 02 is part of Mcintosh School District 15-1.
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