Serving 82 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Menno Elementary - 02 ranks in the top 30% of all schools in South Dakota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-59% (which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-59% (which is approximately equal to the South Dakota state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the South Dakota state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 2% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 32% (majority American Indian).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 82 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Minority Enrollment: 2%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in SD
- Math Proficiency: 50-59% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-59% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Menno Elementary - 02 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Dakota for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
Student Attention
School Overview
Menno Elementary - 02's student population of 82 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 10 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
82 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Menno 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 Menno Elementary - 02 is 0.04, 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
#136 out of 636 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
42%
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
14%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
1%
8%
Black
n/a
3%
White
98%
68%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
12%
30%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Menno Elementary - 02's ranking?
Menno Elementary - 02 is ranked #136 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?
50-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% SD state average), while 50-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% SD state average).
How many students attend Menno Elementary - 02?
82 students attend Menno Elementary - 02.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
98% of Menno Elementary - 02 students are White, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Menno Elementary - 02?
Menno Elementary - 02 has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 12:1.
What grades does Menno Elementary - 02 offer ?
Menno Elementary - 02 offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Menno Elementary - 02 part of?
Menno Elementary - 02 is part of Menno School District 33-2.
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