Plankinton Elementary - 02

404 E Davenport St
Plankinton, SD 57368
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 20%
Serving 161 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Plankinton Elementary - 02 ranks in the top 20% of all schools in South Dakota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 75-79% (which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 43%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is equal to the South Dakota state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 31% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 161 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 29%
  • : Top 20% in SD
  • : 75-79% (Top 5%)
  • : 55-59% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Plankinton Elementary - 02 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Dakota for:

School Overview

Plankinton Elementary - 02's student population of 161 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 13 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
161 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
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School Rankings

Plankinton Elementary - 02 ranks within the top 20% of all 616 schools in South Dakota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Plankinton Elementary - 02 is 0.45, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.50. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
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State Level (SD)
#77 out of 616 schools
(Top 20%)
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75-79%
43%
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55-59%
52%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
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American Indian
5%
14%
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Asian
n/a
2%
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Hispanic
22%
7%
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Black
1%
3%
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White
71%
69%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
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0.45
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
61%
29%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
16%
5%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Plankinton Elementary - 02's ranking?
Plankinton Elementary - 02 is ranked #77 out of 616 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?
75-79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 43% SD state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% SD state average).
How many students attend Plankinton Elementary - 02?
161 students attend Plankinton Elementary - 02.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of Plankinton Elementary - 02 students are White, 22% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Plankinton Elementary - 02?
Plankinton Elementary - 02 has a student ration of 12:1, which is equal to the South Dakota state average of 12:1.
What grades does Plankinton Elementary - 02 offer ?
Plankinton Elementary - 02 offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Plankinton Elementary - 02 part of?
Plankinton Elementary - 02 is part of Plankinton School District 01-1.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 161 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 29%
  • : Top 20%
  • : 75-79% (Top 5%)
  • : 55-59% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education

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