Canistota Elementary - 02

431 4th Ave
Canistota, SD 57012
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 10%
Serving 158 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Canistota Elementary - 02 ranks in the top 10% 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 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-69% (which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is equal to the South Dakota state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 33% (majority American Indian).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 158 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 12%
  • : Top 10% in SD
  • : 70-79% (Top 5%)
  • : 60-69% (Top 20%)
  • : 60-79% (Top 1%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Canistota Elementary - 02 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Dakota for:

School Overview

Canistota Elementary - 02's student population of 158 students has grown by 61% over five school years.
The teacher population of 13 teachers has grown by 30% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
158 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
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School Rankings

Canistota Elementary - 02 ranks within the top 10% of all 636 schools in South Dakota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Canistota Elementary - 02 is 0.22, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.53. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (SD)
#49 out of 636 schools
(Top 10%)
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70-79%
42%
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60-69%
51%
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60-79%
42%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
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American Indian
6%
14%
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Asian
1%
2%
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Hispanic
2%
8%
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Black
1%
3%
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White
88%
67%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
6%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.22
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
24%
31%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
6%
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School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Canistota Elementary - 02's ranking?
Canistota Elementary - 02 is ranked #49 out of 636 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% 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 42% SD state average), while 60-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% SD state average).
How many students attend Canistota Elementary - 02?
158 students attend Canistota Elementary - 02.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Canistota Elementary - 02 students are White, 6% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Canistota Elementary - 02?
Canistota Elementary - 02 has a student ration of 12:1, which is equal to the South Dakota state average of 12:1.
What grades does Canistota Elementary - 02 offer ?
Canistota Elementary - 02 offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Canistota Elementary - 02 part of?
Canistota Elementary - 02 is part of Canistota School District 43-1.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 158 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 12%
  • : Top 10%
  • : 70-79% (Top 5%)
  • : 60-69% (Top 20%)
  • : 60-79% (Top 1%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education

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