Serving 55 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Elementary Immersion Center - 43 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% (which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤10% (which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the South Dakota state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 32% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 55 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 87%
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50% in SD)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤10% (Top 1%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Elementary Immersion Center - 43 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Dakota for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Elementary Immersion Center - 43's student population of 55 students has declined by 50% over five school years.
The teacher population of 5 teachers has declined by 37% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
55 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Elementary Immersion Center - 43 is 0.61, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.51. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)≤10%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
42%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
14%
Asian
3%
2%
Hispanic
53%
8%
Black
31%
3%
White
13%
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
80%
30%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% SD state average), while ≤10% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% SD state average).
How many students attend Elementary Immersion Center - 43?
55 students attend Elementary Immersion Center - 43.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of Elementary Immersion Center - 43 students are Hispanic, 31% of students are Black, 13% of students are White, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Elementary Immersion Center - 43?
Elementary Immersion Center - 43 has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 12:1.
What grades does Elementary Immersion Center - 43 offer ?
Elementary Immersion Center - 43 offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Elementary Immersion Center - 43 part of?
Elementary Immersion Center - 43 is part of Sioux Falls School District 49-5.
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