Top Rankings
Ethan School District 17-1 ranks among the top 20% of public school district in South Dakota for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 287 students in Ethan School District 17-1. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 1% of public schools in South Dakota.
Public Schools in Ethan School District 17-1 have an average math proficiency score of 75% (versus the South Dakota public school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 74% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the South Dakota public school average of 34% (majority American Indian).
Overview
This School District
This State (SD)
# Schools
3 Schools
724 Schools
# Students
287 Students
146,776 Students
# Teachers
21 Teachers
10,614 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Ethan School District 17-1, which is ranked within the top 5% of all 146 school districts in South Dakota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 80% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#2 out of 148 school districts
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
75%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
42%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥80%
82%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)5.6%
22.5%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.17
0.53
% American Indian
1%
14%
% Asian
n/a
2%
% Hispanic
2%
9%
% Black
1%
3%
% White
91%
66%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $12,969 in this school district is less than the state median of $14,736. The school district revenue/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $11,955 is less than the state median of $15,173. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$4 MM
$2,163 MM
Spending
$3 MM
$2,227 MM
Revenue / Student
$12,969
$14,736
Spending / Student
$11,955
$15,173
Best Ethan School District 17-1 Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Ethan High School - 01
(Math: 60-79% | Reading: ≥80%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
320 S 2nd St
Ethan, SD 57334
(605) 227-4211
Ethan, SD 57334
(605) 227-4211
Gr: 9-12 | 93 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #22.
Ethan Elementary - 02
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
320 S 2nd St
Ethan, SD 57334
(605) 227-4211
Ethan, SD 57334
(605) 227-4211
Gr: PK-6 | 155 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #33.
Ethan Jr. High - 03
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
320 S 2nd St
Ethan, SD 57334
(605) 227-4211
Ethan, SD 57334
(605) 227-4211
Gr: 7-8 | 39 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Ethan School District 17-1?
Ethan School District 17-1 manages 3 public schools serving 287 students.
What is the rank of Ethan School District 17-1?
Ethan School District 17-1 is ranked #2 out of 146 school districts in South Dakota (top 5%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of South Dakota school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 5%), Highest math proficiency (Top 5%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%) and Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Ethan School District 17-1?
91% of Ethan School District 17-1 students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Ethan School District 17-1?
Ethan School District 17-1 has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is equal to the South Dakota state average of 14:1.
What is Ethan School District 17-1's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $11,955 is less than the state median of $15,173. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
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