Hawthorne Elementary - 56 vs. Harvey Dunn Elementary - 54
Should I attend Hawthorne Elementary - 56 or Harvey Dunn Elementary - 54? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Hawthorne Elementary - 56 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Dakota for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Harvey Dunn Elementary - 54 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Dakota for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Overview
Serving 359 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Hawthorne Elementary - 56 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 15-19% (which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 43%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (which is lower than 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 64% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 31% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
Serving 663 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Harvey Dunn Elementary - 54 ranks in the top 30% of all schools in South Dakota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 53% (which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 43%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 57% (which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the South Dakota state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is equal to the South Dakota state average of 31% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
Blue Ribbon Schools
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Yes
Grades Offered
PK-5
PK-5
Total Students
359 students
663 students
% Male | % Female
48% | 52%
54% | 46%
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
39 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
17:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#598 out of 616 schools in SD
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#133 out of 616 schools in SD
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
53%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
57%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
110
120
Kindergarten Students
47
107
Grade 1 Students
50
84
Grade 2 Students
41
96
Grade 3 Students
37
81
Grade 4 Students
46
85
Grade 5 Students
28
90
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
14%
3%
% Asian
3%
2%
% Hispanic
18%
7%
% Black
18%
10%
% White
36%
69%
% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
10%
9%
Diversity Score
0.78
0.50
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
33%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
3%