Serving 982 students in grades Prekindergarten-3, Patriot Elementary -06 ranks in the top 20% 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 57% (which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the South Dakota state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 34% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-3
- Enrollment: 982 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 37%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in SD
- Math Proficiency: 56% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 57% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Patriot Elementary -06 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Dakota for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
School Overview
Patriot Elementary -06's student population of 982 students has grown by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 62 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-3
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
982 students
Total Classroom Teachers
62 teachers
School Rankings
Patriot Elementary -06 ranks within the top 20% of all 619 schools in South Dakota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Patriot Elementary -06 is 0.57, 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
#119 out of 619 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
57%
51%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
12:1
American Indian
8%
14%
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
13%
9%
Black
2%
3%
White
63%
66%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
12%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)20.7%
22.5%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
25%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Patriot Elementary -06's ranking?
Patriot Elementary -06 is ranked #119 out of 619 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% 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 57% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% SD state average).
How many students attend Patriot Elementary -06?
982 students attend Patriot Elementary -06.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of Patriot Elementary -06 students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Two or more races, 8% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Black, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Patriot Elementary -06?
Patriot Elementary -06 has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 12:1.
What grades does Patriot Elementary -06 offer ?
Patriot Elementary -06 offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-3 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Patriot Elementary -06 part of?
Patriot Elementary -06 is part of Douglas School District 51-1.
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