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Elk Mountain School District 16-2 ranks among the top 20% of public school district in South Dakota for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 16 students in Elk Mountain School District 16-2.
Public Schools in Elk Mountain School District 16-2 have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the South Dakota public school average of 43%).
Minority enrollment is 0% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the South Dakota public school average of 34% (majority American Indian).
Overview
This School District
This State (SD)
# Schools
2 Schools
724 Schools
# Students
16 Students
146,776 Students
# Teachers
3 Teachers
10,614 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
5:1
5:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
The school district's graduation rate of PS% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)<50%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)<50%
54%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)10%
22.5%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.00
0.53
Showing 2011–2020. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
n/a
14%
% Asian
n/a
2%
% Hispanic
n/a
9%
Showing 2011–2020. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
n/a
3%
% White
100%
66%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
Total Revenue
$374,000
$2,163 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending
$435,000
$2,227 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Best Elk Mountain School District 16-2 Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Elk Mountain Elementary - 01
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
10222 Valley Rd
Edgemont, SD 57735
(605) 673-2258
Edgemont, SD 57735
(605) 673-2258
Gr: PK-8 | 14 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1
Rank: n/an/a
10222 Valley Rd
Edgemont, SD 57735
(605) 749-2258
Edgemont, SD 57735
(605) 749-2258
Gr: 9-12 | 2 students Student-teacher ratio: 2:1
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Elk Mountain School District 16-2?
Elk Mountain School District 16-2 manages 2 public schools serving 16 students.
What is the racial composition of students in Elk Mountain School District 16-2?
100% of Elk Mountain School District 16-2 students are White.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Elk Mountain School District 16-2?
Elk Mountain School District 16-2 has a student/teacher ratio of 5:1, which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 14:1.
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