Serving 155 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Renberg Elementary - 42 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 30-34% (which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the South Dakota state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 34% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 155 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 40%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in SD
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-39% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Renberg Elementary serves the northern part of Renner, SD, covering an attendance zone of approximately 21.2 square miles. Families typically experience a drive of 10-12 minutes to the school, with an average distance of 3.4 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 6.7 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
School Overview
Renberg Elementary - 42's student population of 155 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 10 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
155 students
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Renberg Elementary - 42 ranks within the bottom 50% of all 619 schools in South Dakota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Renberg Elementary - 42 is 0.60, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.53. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#509 out of 619 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
42%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
12:1
American Indian
5%
14%
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
11%
9%
Black
15%
3%
White
60%
66%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)31.6%
22.5%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
41%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
15%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Bobcat
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Renberg Elementary - 42's ranking?
Renberg Elementary - 42 is ranked #509 out of 619 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in South Dakota.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% SD state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% SD state average).
How many students attend Renberg Elementary - 42?
155 students attend Renberg Elementary - 42.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of Renberg Elementary - 42 students are White, 15% of students are Black, 11% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Renberg Elementary - 42?
Renberg Elementary - 42 has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 12:1.
What grades does Renberg Elementary - 42 offer ?
Renberg Elementary - 42 offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Renberg Elementary - 42 part of?
Renberg Elementary - 42 is part of Sioux Falls School District 49-5.
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