Serving 145 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Warner Elementary - 02 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 is 80-84% (which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 85-89% (which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the South Dakota state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 34% (majority American Indian).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 145 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 6%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 1% in SD
- Math Proficiency: 80-84% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 85-89% (Top 1%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-79% (Top 1%)
- Attendance Zone: Warner Elementary's attendance zone covers the entire district in Warner, SD, encompassing approximately 190 square miles. Most families can expect a typical drive of 15-20 minutes to the school, with the average distance to the zone's edge being 8.1 miles and the furthest edge located 15.1 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Warner Elementary - 02 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Dakota for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Warner Elementary - 02's student population of 145 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 11 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
145 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Warner Elementary - 02 ranks within the top 1% of all 619 schools in South Dakota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Warner Elementary - 02 is 0.12, 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
#3 out of 619 schools
(Top 1%)
(Top 1%)
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
42%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
85-89%
51%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-79%
42%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
12:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
14%
Showing 2013–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
3%
9%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
White
94%
66%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
2%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)1.4%
22.5%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
3%
34%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Warner Elementary - 02's ranking?
Warner Elementary - 02 is ranked #3 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?
80-84% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% SD state average), while 85-89% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% SD state average).
How many students attend Warner Elementary - 02?
145 students attend Warner Elementary - 02.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Warner Elementary - 02 students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Warner Elementary - 02?
Warner Elementary - 02 has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 12:1.
What grades does Warner Elementary - 02 offer ?
Warner Elementary - 02 offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Warner Elementary - 02 part of?
Warner Elementary - 02 is part of Warner School District 06-5.
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