Serving 93 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Selby Elementary - 02 ranks in the top 30% 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 60-69% (which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the South Dakota state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 34% (majority American Indian).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 93 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 7%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in SD
- Math Proficiency: 40-49% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-69% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: ≥50% (Top 20%)
- Attendance Zone: Selby Elementary's attendance zone covers the entire district of Selby, SD, encompassing approximately 653.7 square miles. Families typically drive 20-30 minutes to reach the school, with the average distance from the school to the edge of the zone being about 14.8 miles and the furthest edge located 21 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Selby Elementary - 02 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Dakota for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Selby Elementary - 02's student population of 93 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
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
93 students
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
Year Founded
1905
School Calendar
School Rankings
Selby Elementary - 02 ranks within the top 30% of all 619 schools in South Dakota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Selby Elementary - 02 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
#182 out of 619 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-69%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥50%
42%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
12:1
American Indian
1%
14%
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
2%
9%
Black
n/a
3%
White
93%
66%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)2.2%
22.5%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
10%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Selby Elementary - 02's ranking?
Selby Elementary - 02 is ranked #182 out of 619 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% 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 60-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% SD state average).
How many students attend Selby Elementary - 02?
93 students attend Selby Elementary - 02.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Selby Elementary - 02 students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Selby Elementary - 02?
Selby Elementary - 02 has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 12:1.
What grades does Selby Elementary - 02 offer ?
Selby Elementary - 02 offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Selby Elementary - 02 part of?
Selby Elementary - 02 is part of Selby Area School District 62-5.
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