Serving 120 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Kimball Elementary - 02 ranks in the top 20% 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 70-79% (which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 43%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-59% (which is approximately equal to the South Dakota state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is equal to the South Dakota state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 31% (majority American Indian).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 120 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 11%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in SD
- Math Proficiency: 70-79% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-59% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Kimball Elementary - 02 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Dakota for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
School Overview
Kimball Elementary - 02's student population of 120 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 10 teachers has grown by 25% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
120 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Kimball Elementary - 02 ranks within the top 20% of all 616 schools in South Dakota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Kimball Elementary - 02 is 0.21, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#97 out of 616 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-79%
43%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
American Indian
3%
14%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
3%
7%
Black
n/a
3%
White
89%
69%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
5%
29%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Kimball Elementary - 02's ranking?
Kimball Elementary - 02 is ranked #97 out of 616 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in South Dakota.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
70-79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 43% SD state average), while 50-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% SD state average).
How many students attend Kimball Elementary - 02?
120 students attend Kimball Elementary - 02.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Kimball Elementary - 02 students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are American Indian, and 3% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Kimball Elementary - 02?
Kimball Elementary - 02 has a student ration of 12:1, which is equal to the South Dakota state average of 12:1.
What grades does Kimball Elementary - 02 offer ?
Kimball Elementary - 02 offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Kimball Elementary - 02 part of?
Kimball Elementary - 02 is part of Kimball School District 07-2.
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