Serving 575 students in grades Kindergarten-4, Robert Bennis Elementary - 05 ranks in the top 10% 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 64% (which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 43%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 68% (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 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 31% (majority American Indian).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 575 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 11%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in SD
- Math Proficiency: 64% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 68% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Robert Bennis Elementary - 05 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Dakota for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Robert Bennis Elementary - 05's student population of 575 students has grown by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has grown by 17% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-4
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
575 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Robert Bennis Elementary - 05 ranks within the top 10% of all 616 schools in South Dakota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Robert Bennis Elementary - 05 is 0.21, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.50. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#57 out of 616 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
64%
43%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
68%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
12:1
American Indian
1%
14%
Asian
2%
2%
Hispanic
3%
7%
Black
n/a
3%
White
89%
69%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
4%
29%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Robert Bennis Elementary - 05's ranking?
Robert Bennis Elementary - 05 is ranked #57 out of 616 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in South Dakota.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 43% SD state average), while 68% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% SD state average).
How many students attend Robert Bennis Elementary - 05?
575 students attend Robert Bennis Elementary - 05.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Robert Bennis Elementary - 05 students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Robert Bennis Elementary - 05?
Robert Bennis Elementary - 05 has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 12:1.
What grades does Robert Bennis Elementary - 05 offer ?
Robert Bennis Elementary - 05 offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-4 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Robert Bennis Elementary - 05 part of?
Robert Bennis Elementary - 05 is part of Brandon Valley School District 49-2.
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