Elk Point-jefferson Elementary - 02 vs. Dakota Valley Elementary - 02
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School Overview
School
Top Rankings
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Dakota Valley Elementary - 02 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Dakota for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Overview
Serving 323 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Elk Point-jefferson 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 40-44% (which is approximately equal to the South Dakota state average of 43%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is approximately equal to the South Dakota state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the South Dakota state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 31% (majority American Indian).
Serving 371 students in grades Kindergarten-3, Dakota Valley Elementary - 02 ranks in the top 10% of all schools in South Dakota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65-69% (which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 43%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (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 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 31% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
Grades Offered
K-5
K-3
Total Students
323 students
371 students
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
50% | 50%
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
30 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
12:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#375 out of 616 schools in SD
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#54 out of 616 schools in SD
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
65-69%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
65-69%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
70
93
Grade 1 Students
46
86
Grade 2 Students
55
85
Grade 3 Students
55
107
Grade 4 Students
46
-
Grade 5 Students
51
-
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
2%
% Asian
n/a
3%
% Hispanic
5%
12%
% Black
1%
2%
% White
91%
72%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
3%
8%
Diversity Score
0.17
0.46
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
8%
9%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
1%