Serving 67 students in grades Kindergarten-4, Valley Springs Elementary - 04 ranks in the top 1% 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 was 60-79% (which was higher than the South Dakota state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 80-89% (which was higher than the South Dakota state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 was lower than the South Dakota state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment was 16% of the student body (majority American Indian), which was lower than the South Dakota state average of 33% (majority American Indian).
Top Rankings
Valley Springs Elementary - 04 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Dakota for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-4
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
67 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
School Rankings
Overall Testing Rank
#6 out of 619 schools
(Top 1%)
(Top 1%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-79%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-89%
51%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
12:1
American Indian
6%
14%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
1%
8%
Black
n/a
3%
White
84%
67%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
16%
31%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Valley Springs Elementary - 04's ranking?
Valley Springs Elementary - 04 is ranked #6 out of 619 schools, which ranks it among the top 1% of public schools in South Dakota.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% SD state average), while 80-89% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% SD state average).
How many students attend Valley Springs Elementary - 04?
67 students attend Valley Springs Elementary - 04.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of Valley Springs Elementary - 04 students are White, 9% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Valley Springs Elementary - 04?
Valley Springs Elementary - 04 has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 12:1.
What grades does Valley Springs Elementary - 04 offer ?
Valley Springs Elementary - 04 offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-4 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Valley Springs Elementary - 04 part of?
Valley Springs Elementary - 04 is part of Brandon Valley School District 49-2.
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