Serving 170 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Corsica-stickney Elementary - 02 ranks in the top 10% of all schools in South Dakota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65-69% (which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the South Dakota state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority American Indian and Black), which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 32% (majority American Indian).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 170 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 4%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in SD
- Math Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-59% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Corsica-stickney Elementary - 02 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Dakota for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Corsica-stickney Elementary - 02's student population of 170 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 12 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
170 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Corsica-stickney 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 Corsica-stickney Elementary - 02 is 0.08, 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
#52 out of 636 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
42%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
12:1
American Indian
2%
14%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
1%
8%
Black
1%
3%
White
96%
68%
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
9%
30%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Corsica-stickney Elementary - 02's ranking?
Corsica-stickney Elementary - 02 is ranked #52 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?
65-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% SD state average), while 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% SD state average).
How many students attend Corsica-stickney Elementary - 02?
170 students attend Corsica-stickney Elementary - 02.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of Corsica-stickney Elementary - 02 students are White, 2% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Corsica-stickney Elementary - 02?
Corsica-stickney Elementary - 02 has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 12:1.
What grades does Corsica-stickney Elementary - 02 offer ?
Corsica-stickney Elementary - 02 offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Corsica-stickney Elementary - 02 part of?
Corsica-stickney Elementary - 02 is part of Corsica-Stickney 21-3 School District.
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