Milbank Elementary - 03

507 S 9th St
Milbank, SD 57252
(School attendance zone shown in map)
10/
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Top 10%
Serving 429 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Milbank Elementary - 03 ranks in the top 10% of all schools in South Dakota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 56% (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 12:1 is equal to the South Dakota state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 33% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).

Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 429 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 21%
  • : Top 10% in SD
  • : 56% (Top 20%)
  • : 70-74% (Top 10%)
  • : 70-74% (Top 1%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Milbank Elementary - 03 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Dakota for:

School Overview

Milbank Elementary - 03's student population of 429 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has grown by 16% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
429 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
Year Founded
1905
School Calendar
Last Day of School
Mon. May 25, 2026
School Motto
Excellence in Education

School Rankings

Milbank Elementary - 03 ranks within the top 10% of all 619 schools in South Dakota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Milbank Elementary - 03 is 0.35, 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.
This School
State Level (SD)
#52 out of 619 schools
(Top 10%)
56%
42%
70-74%
51%
70-74%
42%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
American Indian
2%
14%
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
17%
8%
Black
n/a
3%
White
79%
67%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
0.35
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
27%
31%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
6%
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 Milbank Elementary - 03's ranking?
Milbank Elementary - 03 is ranked #52 out of 619 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in South Dakota.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
56% 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 Milbank Elementary - 03?
429 students attend Milbank Elementary - 03.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of Milbank Elementary - 03 students are White, 17% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Milbank Elementary - 03?
Milbank Elementary - 03 has a student ration of 12:1, which is equal to the South Dakota state average of 12:1.
What grades does Milbank Elementary - 03 offer ?
Milbank Elementary - 03 offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Milbank Elementary - 03 part of?
Milbank Elementary - 03 is part of Milbank School District 25-4.

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Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 429 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 21%
  • : Top 10%
  • : 56% (Top 20%)
  • : 70-74% (Top 10%)
  • : 70-74% (Top 1%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education

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