Serving 392 students in grades 1-4, South Park Elementary - 03 ranks in the bottom 50% 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 46% (which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 43%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35% (which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is equal to the South Dakota state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 31% (majority American Indian).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 1-4
- Enrollment: 392 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 18%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in SD
- Math Proficiency: 46% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
School Overview
South Park Elementary - 03's student population of 392 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 1-4
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
392 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
South Park Elementary - 03 ranks within the bottom 50% of all 616 schools in South Dakota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of South Park Elementary - 03 is 0.32, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.50. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#456 out of 616 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
43%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
American Indian
2%
14%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
9%
7%
Black
n/a
3%
White
82%
69%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
21%
29%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is South Park Elementary - 03's ranking?
South Park Elementary - 03 is ranked #456 out of 616 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in South Dakota.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
46% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 43% SD state average), while 35% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% SD state average).
How many students attend South Park Elementary - 03?
392 students attend South Park Elementary - 03.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of South Park Elementary - 03 students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of South Park Elementary - 03?
South Park Elementary - 03 has a student ration of 12:1, which is equal to the South Dakota state average of 12:1.
What grades does South Park Elementary - 03 offer ?
South Park Elementary - 03 offers enrollment in grades 1-4 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is South Park Elementary - 03 part of?
South Park Elementary - 03 is part of Belle Fourche School District 09-1.
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