Longvalley Elementary School serves 14 students in grades Kindergarten-8.
The student:teacher ratio of 7:1 was lower than the South Dakota state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment was 57% of the student body (majority American Indian), which was higher than the South Dakota state average of 33% (majority American Indian).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
14 students

Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers

Students by Grade

School Rankings
Student : Teacher Ratio
7:1
12:1

American Indian
57%
14%

Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
n/a
8%
Black
n/a
3%
White
43%
67%

Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups



Eligible for Free Lunch (03-04)
8%
21%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Kadoka Area School District 35-2
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Longvalley Elementary School?
14 students attend Longvalley Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of Longvalley Elementary School students are American Indian, and 43% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Longvalley Elementary School?
Longvalley Elementary School has a student ration of 7:1, which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 12:1.
What grades does Longvalley Elementary School offer ?
Longvalley Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Longvalley Elementary School part of?
Longvalley Elementary School is part of Kadoka Area School District 35-2.
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