Serving 79 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Rutland Elementary - 02 ranks in the top 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 was 40-49% (which was approximately equal to the South Dakota state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 50-59% (which was approximately equal to the South Dakota state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 was lower than the South Dakota state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment was 4% of the student body (majority American Indian and Black), which was lower than the South Dakota state average of 34% (majority American Indian).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
79 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Overall Testing Rank
#308 out of 619 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
42%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
51%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
42%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
12:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
2%
14%
Showing 2011–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
1%
9%
Black
1%
3%
Showing 2006–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
White
96%
66%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)1.3%
22.5%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
16%
34%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
18%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Rutland School District 39-4
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Rutland Elementary - 02's ranking?
Rutland Elementary - 02 is ranked #308 out of 619 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in South Dakota.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% SD state average), while 50-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% SD state average).
How many students attend Rutland Elementary - 02?
79 students attend Rutland Elementary - 02.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of Rutland Elementary - 02 students are White, 2% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Rutland Elementary - 02?
Rutland Elementary - 02 has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 12:1.
What grades does Rutland Elementary - 02 offer ?
Rutland Elementary - 02 offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Rutland Elementary - 02 part of?
Rutland Elementary - 02 is part of Rutland School District 39-4.
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