Todd County Elementary - 16

27011 Us Highway 83
Mission, SD 57555
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Bottom 50%
Serving 486 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Todd County Elementary - 16 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 2% (which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 5% (which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 54%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the South Dakota state level of 12:1.

Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Online School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 486 students
  • State Accredited: No
  • Live Instruction: No
  • Rolling Enrollment: No
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • : 2% (Top 1% in SD)
  • : 5% (Top 1%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Todd County Elementary - 16 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Dakota for:

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School Overview

Todd County Elementary - 16's student population of 486 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 44 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
486 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
44 teachers
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Students by Grade
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State Accredited Program
No
Personalized Content
No
Live Instruction
No
Rolling Enrollment
No
Flexible Class Schedule
No
Accelerated Offerings
No
Classes for Credit/Part Time Options
No
Dedicated College Counselor
No
Tutoring/Mentoring
No
Community Clubs/Activities Offered
No

School Rankings

The diversity score of Todd County Elementary - 16 is 0.10, 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.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (SD)
(18-19)
2%
46%
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(18-19)
5%
54%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
12:1
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American Indian
95%
14%
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Asian
1%
2%
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Hispanic
2%
7%
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Black
n/a
3%
White
n/a
69%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.10
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
29%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) 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?
2% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% SD state average), while 5% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 54% SD state average).
How many students attend Todd County Elementary - 16?
486 students attend Todd County Elementary - 16.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of Todd County Elementary - 16 students are American Indian, 2% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Todd County Elementary - 16?
Todd County Elementary - 16 has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 12:1.
What grades does Todd County Elementary - 16 offer ?
Todd County Elementary - 16 offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Todd County Elementary - 16 part of?
Todd County Elementary - 16 is part of Todd County School District 66-1.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Online School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 486 students
  • State Accredited: No
  • Live Instruction: No
  • Rolling Enrollment: No
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • : 2% (Top 1%)
  • : 5% (Top 1%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education

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