Central Elementary - 03 serves 273 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 was higher than the South Dakota state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment was 9% of the student body (majority Asian and American Indian), which was lower than the South Dakota state average of 31% (majority American Indian).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
273 students
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
12:1
American Indian
3%
14%
Asian
3%
2%
Hispanic
2%
7%
Black
1%
3%
White
91%
69%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
15%
29%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Central Elementary - 03?
273 students attend Central Elementary - 03.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Central Elementary - 03 students are White, 3% of students are American Indian, 3% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Central Elementary - 03?
Central Elementary - 03 has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 12:1.
What grades does Central Elementary - 03 offer ?
Central Elementary - 03 offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Central Elementary - 03 part of?
Central Elementary - 03 is part of Brookings School District 05-1.
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