Geddes Elementary School serves 47 students in grades Prekindergarten-6.
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 was lower than the South Dakota state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment was 13% of the student body (majority American Indian), which was lower than the South Dakota state average of 32% (majority American Indian).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
47 students
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
12:1
American Indian
7%
14%
Asian
2%
2%
Hispanic
4%
8%
Black
n/a
3%
White
87%
68%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
19%
30%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
21%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Geddes Community School District 11-2
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Geddes Elementary School?
47 students attend Geddes Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of Geddes Elementary School students are White, 7% of students are American Indian, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Geddes Elementary School?
Geddes Elementary School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 12:1.
What grades does Geddes Elementary School offer ?
Geddes Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Geddes Elementary School part of?
Geddes Elementary School is part of Geddes Community School District 11-2.
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