Robert Bennis Elementary - 05
Tel:
(605)582-8010
- Robert Bennis Elementary - 05 serves 517 students in grades Kindergarten-4.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 88% (which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 47%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 81% (which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 53%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- Robert Bennis Elementary - 05 placed in the top 1% of all schools in South Dakota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 5%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the South Dakota state level of 14:1.
- Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 31%.
Top Placements
Robert Bennis Elementary - 05 places among the top 20% of public schools in South Dakota for:
- Category Attribute
- Overall Rank Highest overall rank (Top 1%)
- Math Proficiency Highest math proficiency (Top 1%)
- Reading/Language Arts Proficiency Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
School Overview
- Robert Bennis Elementary - 05's student population of 517 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 28 teachers has declined by 9% over five school years.
| Awards |  Blue Ribbon School (2017) |
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-4 |
| Total Students | 517 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 28 teachers |
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School Comparison
- Robert Bennis Elementary - 05 is ranked within the top 1% of all 632 schools in South Dakota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The school's student:teacher ratio of 18:1 has stayed the same over five school years.
- The diversity score of Robert Bennis Elementary - 05 is 0.08, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.48. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (SD) |
| Overall School Rank (16-17) | #4 out of 632 schools (Top 1%) | |
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| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 88% | 47% |
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| Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 81% | 53% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 18:1 | 14:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 16% |
| Asian | n/a | 2% |
| Hispanic | 2% | 6% |
| Black | 1% | 3% |
| White | 96% | 69% |
| Two or more races | 1% | 4% |
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| Diversity Score | 0.08 | 0.48 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 7% | 34% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 4% | 6% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Brandon Valley School District 49-2 School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, SD Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Robert Bennis Elementary - 05 is Brandon Valley High School - 01 (1.8 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Brandon Valley Middle School - 02 (1.8 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Brandon Valley Intermediate - 07 (0.3 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Brandon Brandon Valley Intermediate - 07 Grades: 5-6 | 664 students
0.3 miles
201 West Park St
Brandon, SD 57005
(605)582-6035 0.3 5-6 664 - Brandon Brandon Elementary - 03 Grades: PK-4 | 574 students
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501 Holly Blvd
Brandon, SD 57005
(605)582-6315 1.8 PK-4 574 - Brandon Brandon Valley High School - 01 Grades: 9-12 | 1,078 student
1.8 miles
301 S Splitrock Blvd
Brandon, SD 57005
(605)582-3211 1.8 9-12 1,078 - Brandon Brandon Valley Middle School - 02 Grades: 7-8 | 632 students
1.8 miles
700 Holly Blvd
Brandon, SD 57005
(605)582-3214 1.8 7-8 632 - Sioux Falls Fred Assam Elementary - 06 Grades: K-4 | 484 students
2.6 miles
7700 E Willowwood St
Sioux Falls, SD 57110
(605)582-1500 2.6 K-4 484
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