Serving 16 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Klein Elementary - 08 ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in South Dakota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 54%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the South Dakota state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 31% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 16 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 94%
- Math Proficiency: <50%
- Reading Proficiency: <50%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Klein Elementary - 08 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Dakota for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
School Overview
Klein Elementary - 08's student population of 16 students has declined by 30% over five school years.
The teacher population of 1 teachers has declined by 66% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
16 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Klein Elementary - 08 is 0.54, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.50. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)<50%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)<50%
54%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
12:1
American Indian
63%
14%
Asian
6%
2%
Hispanic
25%
7%
Black
n/a
3%
White
6%
69%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
29%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (08-09)
10%
9%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% SD state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 54% SD state average).
How many students attend Klein Elementary - 08?
16 students attend Klein Elementary - 08.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of Klein Elementary - 08 students are American Indian, 25% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Asian, and 6% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Klein Elementary - 08?
Klein Elementary - 08 has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 12:1.
What grades does Klein Elementary - 08 offer ?
Klein Elementary - 08 offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Klein Elementary - 08 part of?
Klein Elementary - 08 is part of Todd County School District 66-1.
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