Serving 9 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Cheyenne Elementary - 06 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 9:1 is lower than the South Dakota state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 32% (majority American Indian).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 9 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 22%
- 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
Cheyenne Elementary - 06 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Dakota for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Cheyenne Elementary - 06's student population of 9 students has declined by 25% over five school years.
The teacher population of 1 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
9 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Cheyenne Elementary - 06 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 Cheyenne Elementary - 06 is 0.37, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.51. 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
9:1
12:1
American Indian
11%
14%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
n/a
8%
Black
n/a
3%
White
78%
68%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
11%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
33%
30%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cheyenne Elementary - 06's ranking?
Cheyenne Elementary - 06 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 Cheyenne Elementary - 06?
9 students attend Cheyenne Elementary - 06.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of Cheyenne Elementary - 06 students are White, 11% of students are American Indian, and 11% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Cheyenne Elementary - 06?
Cheyenne Elementary - 06 has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 12:1.
What grades does Cheyenne Elementary - 06 offer ?
Cheyenne Elementary - 06 offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Cheyenne Elementary - 06 part of?
Cheyenne Elementary - 06 is part of Stanley County School District 57-1.
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