Serving 7 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Atall Elementary - 17 ranks in the top 30% of all schools in South Dakota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≥50% (which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥50% (which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 7:1 is lower than the South Dakota state level of 12:1.
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 7 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 7:1
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in SD
- Math Proficiency: ≥50% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≥50% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Atall Elementary - 17 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Dakota for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Atall Elementary - 17's student population of 7 students has declined by 36% over five school years.
The teacher population of 1 teachers has declined by 50% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
7 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Atall Elementary - 17 ranks within the top 30% of all 636 schools in South Dakota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Atall Elementary - 17 is 0.00, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.52. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#186 out of 636 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥50%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥50%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
7:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
14%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
n/a
8%
Black
n/a
3%
White
100%
67%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
43%
31%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (03-04)
11%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Atall Elementary - 17's ranking?
Atall Elementary - 17 is ranked #186 out of 636 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in South Dakota.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≥50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% SD state average), while ≥50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% SD state average).
How many students attend Atall Elementary - 17?
7 students attend Atall Elementary - 17.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Atall Elementary - 17 students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Atall Elementary - 17?
Atall Elementary - 17 has a student ration of 7:1, which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 12:1.
What grades does Atall Elementary - 17 offer ?
Atall Elementary - 17 offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Atall Elementary - 17 part of?
Atall Elementary - 17 is part of Meade School District 46-1.
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