Serving 531 students in grades Kindergarten-4, Sturgis Elementary - 03 ranks in the top 10% of all schools in South Dakota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 69% (which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 67% (which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is equal to the South Dakota state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 34% (majority American Indian).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Kindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 531 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 13%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in SD
- Math Proficiency: 69% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 67% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Sturgis Elementary - 03 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Dakota for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Sturgis Elementary - 03's student population of 531 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 43 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-4
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
531 students
Total Classroom Teachers
43 teachers
School Calendar
School Motto
To Build Knowledge and Skills for Success Today and Tomorrow
School Rankings
Sturgis Elementary - 03 ranks within the top 10% of all 619 schools in South Dakota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sturgis Elementary - 03 is 0.24, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.53. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#45 out of 619 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
69%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
67%
51%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
American Indian
3%
14%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
4%
9%
Black
n/a
3%
White
87%
66%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)23.7%
22.5%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
24%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
17%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sturgis Elementary - 03's ranking?
Sturgis Elementary - 03 is ranked #45 out of 619 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in South Dakota.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% SD state average), while 67% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% SD state average).
How many students attend Sturgis Elementary - 03?
531 students attend Sturgis Elementary - 03.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of Sturgis Elementary - 03 students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Sturgis Elementary - 03?
Sturgis Elementary - 03 has a student ration of 12:1, which is equal to the South Dakota state average of 12:1.
What grades does Sturgis Elementary - 03 offer ?
Sturgis Elementary - 03 offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-4 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Sturgis Elementary - 03 part of?
Sturgis Elementary - 03 is part of Meade School District 46-1.
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