Scotland Elementary - 02

711 4th St
Scotland, SD 57059
(School attendance zone shown in map)
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 145 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Scotland Elementary - 02 ranks in the bottom 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 30-39% (which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 43%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-29% (which is lower 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 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 31% (majority American Indian).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 145 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 11%
  • : Bottom 50% in SD
  • : 30-39% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-29% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education

School Overview

Scotland Elementary - 02's student population of 145 students has grown by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 11 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
145 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
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School Rankings

Scotland Elementary - 02 ranks within the bottom 50% of all 616 schools in South Dakota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Scotland Elementary - 02 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.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (SD)
#528 out of 616 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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30-39%
43%
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20-29%
52%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
12:1
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American Indian
1%
14%
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Asian
1%
2%
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Hispanic
5%
7%
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Black
1%
3%
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White
89%
69%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.21
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
21%
29%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
3%
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School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Scotland Elementary - 02's ranking?
Scotland Elementary - 02 is ranked #528 out of 616 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in South Dakota.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 43% SD state average), while 20-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% SD state average).
How many students attend Scotland Elementary - 02?
145 students attend Scotland Elementary - 02.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Scotland Elementary - 02 students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Scotland Elementary - 02?
Scotland Elementary - 02 has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 12:1.
What grades does Scotland Elementary - 02 offer ?
Scotland Elementary - 02 offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Scotland Elementary - 02 part of?
Scotland Elementary - 02 is part of Scotland School District 04-3.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 145 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 11%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 30-39% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-29% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education

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