Top Rankings
Faulkton Area Schools 24-4 School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in South Dakota for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 383 students in Faulkton Area Schools 24-4 School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 5% of public schools in South Dakota.
Public Schools in Faulkton Area Schools 24-4 School District have an average math proficiency score of 64% (versus the South Dakota public school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 68% (versus the 52% statewide average).
The top ranked public schools in Faulkton Area Schools 24-4 School District are Faulkton High School - 01, Thunderbird Colony Elementary - 10 and Faulkton Elementary - 02. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking. Faulkton Area Schools 24-4 School District has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in South Dakota.
Minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the South Dakota public school average of 31% (majority American Indian).
Overview
2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
This State (SD)
# Schools
7 Schools
749 Schools
# Students
383 Students
145,783 Students
# Teachers
32 Teachers
10,922 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
District Rank
Faulkton Area Schools 24-4 School District, which is ranked within the top 5% of all 148 school districts in South Dakota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 80% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#8 out of 148 school districts
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
43%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
52%
Graduation Rate
≥80%
80%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.05
0.50
# American Indian Students
1 Student
19,596 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
14%
# Asian Students
1 Student
2,327 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
2%
# Hispanic Students
4 Students
10,537 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
7%
# Black Students
2 Students
4,608 Students
% Black Students
1%
3%
# White Students
373 Students
100,718 Students
% White Students
97%
69%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
192 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
2 Students
7,776 Students
% of Two or more races Students
1%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
24
3,368
# Students in K Grade:
54
12,562
# Students in 1st Grade:
36
10,440
# Students in 2nd Grade:
38
10,632
# Students in 3rd Grade:
26
10,662
# Students in 4th Grade:
18
10,681
# Students in 5th Grade:
27
10,736
# Students in 6th Grade:
28
11,038
# Students in 7th Grade:
22
11,203
# Students in 8th Grade:
20
11,335
# Students in 9th Grade:
23
13,002
# Students in 10th Grade:
27
10,808
# Students in 11th Grade:
16
9,782
# Students in 12th Grade:
24
9,534
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $14,170 is higher than the state median of $13,144. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $19,663 is higher than the state median of $12,645. The school district spending/student has declined by 37% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$5 MM
$1,916 MM
Spending
$8 MM
$1,844 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,170
$13,144
Spending / Student
$19,663
$12,645
Best Faulkton Area Schools 24-4 School District Public Schools (2024)
School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Faulkton High School - 01
Math: 60-79% | Reading: ≥80%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1114 Court St
Faulkton, SD 57438
(605) 598-6266
Faulkton, SD 57438
(605) 598-6266
Grades: 9-12
| 84 students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Thunderbird Colony Elementary - 10
Math: 60-79% | Reading: ≥80%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
15185 346th Ave
Faulkton, SD 57438
(605) 598-6266
Faulkton, SD 57438
(605) 598-6266
Grades: K-8
| 29 students
Rank: #33.
Faulkton Elementary - 02
Math: 75-79% | Reading: 70-74%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1114 Court St
Faulkton, SD 57438
(605) 598-6266
Faulkton, SD 57438
(605) 598-6266
Grades: PK-5
| 161 students
Rank: #44.
Brentwood Colony Elementary - 05
Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50%
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
15442 343rd Ave
Faulkton, SD 57438
(605) 598-6266
Faulkton, SD 57438
(605) 598-6266
Grades: K-8
| 21 students
Rank: #55.
Faulkton Middle School - 08
Math: 40-49% | Reading: 60-69%
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1114 Court St
Faulkton, SD 57438
(605) 598-6266
Faulkton, SD 57438
(605) 598-6266
Grades: 6-8
| 49 students
Rank: #66.
Blumengard Colony Elementary - 06
Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
35075 148th St
Faulkton, SD 57438
(605) 598-6266
Faulkton, SD 57438
(605) 598-6266
Grades: K-8
| 33 students
Rank: n/an/a
15442 343rd Ave
Faulkton, SD 57438
(605) 598-6266
Faulkton, SD 57438
(605) 598-6266
Grades: 9-12
| 6 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Faulkton Area Schools 24-4 School District?
Faulkton Area Schools 24-4 School District manages 7 public schools serving 383 students.
What is the rank of Faulkton Area Schools 24-4 School District?
Faulkton Area Schools 24-4 School District is ranked #3 out of 148 school districts in South Dakota (top 5%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of South Dakota school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 10%), Highest math proficiency (Top 5%) and Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
What is the racial composition of students in Faulkton Area Schools 24-4 School District?
97% of Faulkton Area Schools 24-4 School District students are White, 1% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Faulkton Area Schools 24-4 School District?
Faulkton Area Schools 24-4 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 13:1.
What is Faulkton Area Schools 24-4 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $19,663 is higher than the state median of $12,645. The school district spending/student has declined by 37% over four school years.
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