Serving 56 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Stickney Elementary - 02 ranks in the top 20% of all schools in South Dakota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 60-69% (which was higher than the South Dakota state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 50-59% (which was higher than the South Dakota state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 8:1 was lower than the South Dakota state level of 12:1.
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
56 students
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)60-69%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)50-59%
49%
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
14%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
n/a
8%
Black
n/a
3%
White
100%
67%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
25%
31%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
30%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Stickney School District 01-2
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?
60-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% SD state average), while 50-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% SD state average).
How many students attend Stickney Elementary - 02?
56 students attend Stickney Elementary - 02.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Stickney Elementary - 02 students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Stickney Elementary - 02?
Stickney Elementary - 02 has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 12:1.
What grades does Stickney Elementary - 02 offer ?
Stickney Elementary - 02 offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Stickney Elementary - 02 part of?
Stickney Elementary - 02 is part of Stickney School District 01-2.
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