Platte Elementary School
Tel:
(605)337-2468
- Platte Elementary School serves 177 students in grades Prekindergarten-6.
- The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the South Dakota state level of 14:1.
School Overview
- Platte Elementary School's student population of 177 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 14 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-6 |
| Total Students | 177 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 14 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Platte Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 13:1 has stayed the same over five school years.
- The diversity score of Platte Elementary School is 0.00, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.47. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (SD) |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 13:1 | 14:1 |
 | ||
| American Indian | n/a | 16% |
| Asian | n/a | 2% |
| Hispanic | n/a | 5% |
| White | 100% | 71% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.00 | 0.47 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 16% | 35% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 10% | 6% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Platte - Geddes School District 11-5 School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, SD Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Platte Elementary School is Platte - Geddes High School - 01 (0.3 miles away)
- The nearest middle school, elementary school is La Rouche Elementary School (0.0 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Platte La Rouche Elementary School Grades: K-8 | 6 students
0.0 miles
Po Box 140
Platte, SD 57369
(605)337-2468 0.0 K-8 6 - Platte Platte Junior High School Grades: 7-8 | 55 students
0.0 miles
Po Box 140
Platte, SD 57369
(605)337-3391 0.0 7-8 55 - Platte Cedar Grove High School - 16
0.3 miles
400 Illinois Ave
Platte, SD 57369
(605)337-3391 0.3 n/a n/a - Platte Platte - Geddes Elementary - 02 Grades: K-6 | 254 students
0.3 miles
401 S Iowa Av
Platte, SD 57369
(605)337-2468 0.3 K-6 254 - Platte Platte - Geddes High School - 01 Grades: 9-12 | 116 students
0.3 miles
400 Illinois Ave
Platte, SD 57369
(605)337-3391 0.3 9-12 116
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