Serving 107 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Sanborn Central Elementary - 06 ranks in the top 20% 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 50-59% (which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 43%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-69% (which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the South Dakota state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 31% (majority American Indian).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 107 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 9%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in SD
- Math Proficiency: 50-59% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-69% (Top 30%)
- 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
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
School Overview
Sanborn Central Elementary - 06's student population of 107 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 8 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
107 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Sanborn Central Elementary - 06 ranks within the top 20% of all 616 schools in South Dakota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sanborn Central Elementary - 06 is 0.17, 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
#87 out of 616 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
43%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-69%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
12:1
American Indian
1%
14%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
1%
7%
Black
n/a
3%
White
91%
69%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
18%
29%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
3%
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 #87 out of 616 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in South Dakota.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 43% SD state average), while 60-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% SD state average).
How many students attend Sanborn Central Elementary - 06?
107 students attend Sanborn Central Elementary - 06.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Sanborn Central Elementary - 06 students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Sanborn Central Elementary - 06?
Sanborn Central Elementary - 06 has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher 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 (offers virtual instruction).
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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