Serving 141 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Lemmon Elementary - 02 ranks in the top 30% of all schools in South Dakota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is approximately equal to 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 11% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 32% (majority American Indian).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 141 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 11%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in SD
- Math Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-59% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
School Overview
Lemmon Elementary - 02's student population of 141 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 11 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
141 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Lemmon Elementary - 02 ranks within the top 30% of all 636 schools in South Dakota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Lemmon Elementary - 02 is 0.21, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#167 out of 636 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
42%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
12:1
American Indian
5%
14%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
4%
8%
Black
n/a
3%
White
89%
68%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
21%
30%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
23%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lemmon Elementary - 02's ranking?
Lemmon Elementary - 02 is ranked #167 out of 636 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in South Dakota.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% SD state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% SD state average).
How many students attend Lemmon Elementary - 02?
141 students attend Lemmon Elementary - 02.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Lemmon Elementary - 02 students are White, 5% of students are American Indian, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lemmon Elementary - 02?
Lemmon Elementary - 02 has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 12:1.
What grades does Lemmon Elementary - 02 offer ?
Lemmon Elementary - 02 offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Lemmon Elementary - 02 part of?
Lemmon Elementary - 02 is part of Lemmon School District 52-4.
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