Spafford Elementary School (Closed 2021)

Spafford Elementary School serves 232 students in grades Prekindergarten-4. 
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 was equal to the South Dakota state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment was 42% of the student body (majority American Indian), which was higher than the South Dakota state average of 31% (majority American Indian).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
Total Students
232 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (SD)
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
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American Indian
38%
14%
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Asian
4%
2%
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Hispanic
n/a
7%
Black
n/a
3%
White
58%
69%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
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0.52
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Eligible for Free Lunch
15%
29%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
3%
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School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Spafford Elementary School?
232 students attend Spafford Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of Spafford Elementary School students are White, 38% of students are American Indian, and 4% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Spafford Elementary School?
Spafford Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is equal to the South Dakota state average of 12:1.
What grades does Spafford Elementary School offer ?
Spafford Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4
What school district is Spafford Elementary School part of?
Spafford Elementary School is part of Flandreau School District 50-3.

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