Presho Elementary - 03 (Closed 2023)

201 S Birch Ave
Presho, SD 57568
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Presho Elementary - 03 ranks in the top 10% of all schools in South Dakota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 70-79% (which was higher than the South Dakota state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 60-69% (which was higher than the South Dakota state average of 54%).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students (19-20)
99 students
Total Classroom Teachers (19-20)
10 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (SD)
(18-19)
70-79%
46%
(18-19)
60-69%
54%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
12:1
American Indian
(19-20)
12%
16%
Asian
(19-20)
n/a
2%
Hispanic
(19-20)
n/a
6%
Black
(19-20)
n/a
3%
White
(19-20)
84%
69%
Hawaiian
(19-20)
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(19-20)
4%
4%
n/a
Eligible for Free Lunch (19-20)
18%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
16%
6%
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
70-79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% SD state average), while 60-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 54% SD state average).
How many students attend Presho Elementary - 03?
99 students attend Presho Elementary - 03.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of Presho Elementary - 03 students are White, 12% of students are American Indian, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What grades does Presho Elementary - 03 offer ?
Presho Elementary - 03 offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Presho Elementary - 03 part of?
Presho Elementary - 03 is part of Lyman School District 42-1.

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