The Sanborn Central School District is a public school district in Sanborn County, based in Forestburg, South Dakota. This district was previously known as Artesian-Letcher School District
Serving 102 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Sanborn Central Elementary - 06 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 is 40-49% (which is approximately equal to the South Dakota state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-59% (which is approximately equal to the South Dakota state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the South Dakota state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 34% (majority American Indian).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 102 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 7%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in SD
- Math Proficiency: 40-49% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-59% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≥50% (Top 20%)
- Attendance Zone: Sanborn Central Elementary's attendance zone covers the entire school district of Artesian, SD, encompassing approximately 394.8 square miles. Families within this area can expect a typical drive of 20-30 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge located about 18.4 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Sanborn Central Elementary - 06 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Dakota for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Sanborn Central Elementary - 06's student population of 102 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 9 teachers has grown by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
102 students
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
School Rankings
Sanborn Central Elementary - 06 ranks within the top 50% of all 619 schools in South Dakota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sanborn Central Elementary - 06 is 0.13, which is less 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
#308 out of 619 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥50%
42%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
12:1
Hispanic
2%
9%
White
93%
66%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)7.8%
22.5%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
14%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sanborn Central Elementary - 06's ranking?
Sanborn Central Elementary - 06 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 Sanborn Central Elementary - 06?
102 students attend Sanborn Central Elementary - 06.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Sanborn Central Elementary - 06 students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Sanborn Central Elementary - 06?
Sanborn Central Elementary - 06 has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 12:1.
What grades does Sanborn Central Elementary - 06 offer ?
Sanborn Central Elementary - 06 offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Sanborn Central Elementary - 06 part of?
Sanborn Central Elementary - 06 is part of Sanborn Central School District 55-5.
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