Serving 27 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Grant-deuel Elementary - 02 ranks in the top 50% of all schools in South Dakota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was ≥50% (which was higher than the South Dakota state average of 47%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was ≥50% (which was lower than the South Dakota state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 5:1 was lower than the South Dakota state level of 12:1.
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
27 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)≥50%
47%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)≥50%
53%
Student : Teacher Ratio
5:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
14%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
n/a
8%
Black
n/a
3%
White
100%
68%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
44%
30%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Grant-Deuel School District 25-3
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?
≥50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 47% SD state average), while ≥50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% SD state average).
How many students attend Grant-deuel Elementary - 02?
27 students attend Grant-deuel Elementary - 02.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Grant-deuel Elementary - 02 students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Grant-deuel Elementary - 02?
Grant-deuel Elementary - 02 has a student ration of 5:1, which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 12:1.
What grades does Grant-deuel Elementary - 02 offer ?
Grant-deuel Elementary - 02 offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Grant-deuel Elementary - 02 part of?
Grant-deuel Elementary - 02 is part of Grant-Deuel School District 25-3.
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