Serving 88 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Tripp Elementary - 03 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 40-49% (which is approximately equal to the South Dakota state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-29% (which is lower 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 11% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 34% (majority American Indian).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 88 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 11%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in SD
- Math Proficiency: 40-49% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Tripp Elementary's attendance zone covers the entire Tripp, SD school district, encompassing approximately 246.7 square miles. The area typically requires a 15-20 minute drive to reach the school, with the furthest point being about 16.8 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
School Overview
Tripp Elementary - 03's student population of 88 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 9 teachers has declined by 18% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
88 students
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
School Rankings
Tripp Elementary - 03 ranks within the bottom 50% of all 619 schools in South Dakota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Tripp Elementary - 03 is 0.20, 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
#486 out of 619 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
42%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
12:1
American Indian
6%
14%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
4%
9%
Black
n/a
3%
White
89%
66%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)15.9%
22.5%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
27%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
15%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Tripp Elementary - 03's ranking?
Tripp Elementary - 03 is ranked #486 out of 619 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in South Dakota.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% SD state average), while 20-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% SD state average).
How many students attend Tripp Elementary - 03?
88 students attend Tripp Elementary - 03.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Tripp Elementary - 03 students are White, 6% of students are American Indian, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Tripp Elementary - 03?
Tripp Elementary - 03 has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 12:1.
What grades does Tripp Elementary - 03 offer ?
Tripp Elementary - 03 offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Tripp Elementary - 03 part of?
Tripp Elementary - 03 is part of Tripp-Delmont School District 33-5.
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