Serving 238 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Parker 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 35-39% (which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the South Dakota state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 34% (majority American Indian).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 238 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 8%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in SD
- Math Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-39% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Parker Elementary's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district of Parker, SD, covering approximately 137.9 square miles. Families can expect a typical drive of 15 to 20 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge of the zone located 15.1 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
School Overview
Parker Elementary - 02's student population of 238 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has declined by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
238 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
School Rankings
Parker 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 Parker Elementary - 02 is 0.15, 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
#435 out of 619 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2012–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
42%
Showing 2012–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
51%
Showing 2011–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
42%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
12:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Hispanic
6%
9%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 26-year historical data
White
92%
66%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 33-year historical data
Two or more races
2%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 15-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 33-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)6.7%
22.5%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
16%
34%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 31-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
7%
Showing 2014–2025. View full 27-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Parker Elementary - 02's ranking?
Parker Elementary - 02 is ranked #435 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?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% SD state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% SD state average).
How many students attend Parker Elementary - 02?
238 students attend Parker Elementary - 02.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Parker Elementary - 02 students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Parker Elementary - 02?
Parker Elementary - 02 has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 12:1.
What grades does Parker Elementary - 02 offer ?
Parker Elementary - 02 offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Parker Elementary - 02 part of?
Parker Elementary - 02 is part of Parker School District 60-4.
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