Hamill Elementary - 14 serves 7 students in grades Kindergarten-8.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was ≥50% (which was lower than the South Dakota state average of 76%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was ≥50% (which was lower than the South Dakota state average of 75%).
The student:teacher ratio of 7:1 was lower than the South Dakota state level of 12:1.
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
7 students
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(09-10)≥50%
76%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(09-10)≥50%
75%
Student : Teacher Ratio
7:1
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 (97-98)
95%
33%
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?
≥50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 76% SD state average), while ≥50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 75% SD state average).
How many students attend Hamill Elementary - 14?
7 students attend Hamill Elementary - 14.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Hamill Elementary - 14 students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Hamill Elementary - 14?
Hamill Elementary - 14 has a student ration of 7:1, which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 12:1.
What grades does Hamill Elementary - 14 offer ?
Hamill Elementary - 14 offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Hamill Elementary - 14 part of?
Hamill Elementary - 14 is part of Winner School District 59-2.
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