Serving 185 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Timber Lake Elementary - 02 ranks in the top 10% of all schools in South Dakota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70-74% (which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the South Dakota state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 34% (majority American Indian).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 185 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 63%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in SD
- Math Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Timber Lake Elementary's attendance zone encompasses the entire Timber Lake school district, covering approximately 1,256.3 square miles. Parents can expect typical drive times of 20 to 30 minutes to the school, with an average distance of 14.7 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 41.9 miles to its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Timber Lake Elementary - 02 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Dakota for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
School Overview
Timber Lake Elementary - 02's student population of 185 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
185 students
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
School Rankings
Timber Lake Elementary - 02 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 Timber Lake Elementary - 02 is 0.52, 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
#51 out of 619 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
42%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
12:1
American Indian
59%
14%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
2%
9%
Black
n/a
3%
White
37%
66%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)4.9%
22.5%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
28%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Timber Lake Elementary - 02's ranking?
Timber Lake Elementary - 02 is ranked #51 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?
70-74% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% SD state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% SD state average).
How many students attend Timber Lake Elementary - 02?
185 students attend Timber Lake Elementary - 02.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of Timber Lake Elementary - 02 students are American Indian, 37% of students are White, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Timber Lake Elementary - 02?
Timber Lake Elementary - 02 has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 12:1.
What grades does Timber Lake Elementary - 02 offer ?
Timber Lake Elementary - 02 offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Timber Lake Elementary - 02 part of?
Timber Lake Elementary - 02 is part of Timber Lake School District 20-3.
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