Jefferson Elementary - 06 vs. Buchanan Elementary - 03
Should I attend Jefferson Elementary - 06 or Buchanan Elementary - 03? 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
Jefferson Elementary - 06 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Dakota for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Buchanan Elementary - 03 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Dakota for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Diversity
Overview
Serving 413 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Jefferson Elementary - 06 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 44% (which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 43%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45% (which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the South Dakota state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 31% (majority American Indian).
Serving 430 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Buchanan Elementary - 03 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 55-59% (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 17:1 is higher than the South Dakota state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 31% (majority American Indian).
Grades Offered
K-5
K-5
Total Students
413 students
430 students
% Male | % Female
54% | 46%
55% | 45%
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
26 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
17:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#447 out of 616 schools in SD
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#113 out of 616 schools in SD
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
55-59%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
55-59%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
82
91
Grade 1 Students
62
70
Grade 2 Students
71
62
Grade 3 Students
66
73
Grade 4 Students
69
66
Grade 5 Students
63
68
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
19%
14%
% Asian
1%
1%
% Hispanic
4%
3%
% Black
n/a
1%
% White
65%
70%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
11%
11%
Diversity Score
0.53
0.48
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
22%
14%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
7%