South Elementary - 15 serves 169 students in grades 4-5.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 15-19% (which was lower than the South Dakota state average of 73%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 35-39% (which was lower than the South Dakota state average of 74%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 was higher than the South Dakota state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment was 99% of the student body (majority American Indian), which was higher than the South Dakota state average of 33% (majority American Indian).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 4-5
Total Students
169 students
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)15-19%
73%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)35-39%
74%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
12:1
American Indian
98%
14%
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
n/a
8%
Black
n/a
3%
White
1%
67%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
98%
31%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (08-09)
17%
9%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 73% SD state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 74% SD state average).
How many students attend South Elementary - 15?
169 students attend South Elementary - 15.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
98% of South Elementary - 15 students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of South Elementary - 15?
South Elementary - 15 has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 12:1.
What grades does South Elementary - 15 offer ?
South Elementary - 15 offers enrollment in grades 4-5
What school district is South Elementary - 15 part of?
South Elementary - 15 is part of Todd County School District 66-1.
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