Serving 55 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Faith Elementary - 02 ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in South Dakota for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-29% (which is lower 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 9:1 is lower than the South Dakota state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 31% (majority American Indian).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 55 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 11%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in SD
- Math Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-59% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Faith Elementary - 02 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Dakota for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Faith Elementary - 02's student population of 55 students has declined by 19% over five school years.
The teacher population of 6 teachers has grown by 20% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
55 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Faith Elementary - 02 ranks within the bottom 50% of all 616 schools in South Dakota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Faith 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
#420 out of 616 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
43%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
12:1
American Indian
4%
14%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
n/a
7%
Black
2%
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 (20-21)
11%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Faith Elementary - 02's ranking?
Faith Elementary - 02 is ranked #420 out of 616 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in South Dakota.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-29% 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 Faith Elementary - 02?
55 students attend Faith Elementary - 02.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Faith Elementary - 02 students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are American Indian, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Faith Elementary - 02?
Faith Elementary - 02 has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 12:1.
What grades does Faith Elementary - 02 offer ?
Faith Elementary - 02 offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Faith Elementary - 02 part of?
Faith Elementary - 02 is part of Faith School District 46-2.
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