Elk Point-jefferson Elementary - 02

500 S Franklin St
Elk Point, SD 57025
(School attendance zone shown in map)
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 321 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Elk Point-jefferson Elementary - 02 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 35-39% (which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the South Dakota state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 32% (majority American Indian).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 321 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 10%
  • : Bottom 50% in SD
  • : 35-39% (Btm 50%)
  • : 40-44% (Btm 50%)
  • : 40-49% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education

School Overview

Elk Point-jefferson Elementary - 02's student population of 321 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
321 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
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School Rankings

Elk Point-jefferson Elementary - 02 ranks within the bottom 50% of all 636 schools in South Dakota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Elk Point-jefferson Elementary - 02 is 0.19, 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.
This School
State Level (SD)
#484 out of 636 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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35-39%
42%
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40-44%
51%
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40-49%
42%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Elk Point-jefferson Elementary - 02 and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in South Dakota by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
12:1
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American Indian
1%
14%
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Asian
n/a
2%
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Hispanic
5%
8%
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Black
1%
3%
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White
90%
68%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.19
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
9%
30%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Elk Point-jefferson Elementary - 02 and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in South Dakota by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Elk Point-jefferson Elementary - 02's ranking?
Elk Point-jefferson Elementary - 02 is ranked #484 out of 636 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in South Dakota.
What schools are Elk Point-jefferson Elementary - 02 often compared to?
Elk Point-jefferson Elementary - 02is often viewed alongside schools like Dakota Valley Elementary - 02, Beresford Elementary - 02 by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% SD state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% SD state average).
How many students attend Elk Point-jefferson Elementary - 02?
321 students attend Elk Point-jefferson Elementary - 02.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Elk Point-jefferson Elementary - 02 students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Elk Point-jefferson Elementary - 02?
Elk Point-jefferson Elementary - 02 has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 12:1.
What grades does Elk Point-jefferson Elementary - 02 offer ?
Elk Point-jefferson Elementary - 02 offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Elk Point-jefferson Elementary - 02 part of?
Elk Point-jefferson Elementary - 02 is part of Elk Point-Jefferson School District 61-7.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 321 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 10%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 35-39% (Btm 50%)
  • : 40-44% (Btm 50%)
  • : 40-49% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education

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