Serving 523 students in grades Kindergarten-4, Piedmont Valley Elementary - 05 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 60-64% (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 14:1 is higher than the South Dakota state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 16% 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: Kindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 523 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 16%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in SD
- Math Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Piedmont Valley Elementary - 05 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Dakota for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
School Overview
Piedmont Valley Elementary - 05's student population of 523 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 37 teachers has grown by 27% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-4
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
523 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Piedmont Valley Elementary - 05 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 Piedmont Valley Elementary - 05 is 0.29, 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
#131 out of 636 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
12:1
American Indian
3%
14%
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
6%
8%
Black
1%
3%
White
84%
68%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
14%
30%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Piedmont Valley Elementary - 05's ranking?
Piedmont Valley Elementary - 05 is ranked #131 out of 636 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in South Dakota.
What schools are Piedmont Valley Elementary - 05 often compared to?
Piedmont Valley Elementary - 05is often viewed alongside schools like Black Hawk Elementary - 03 by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-64% 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 Piedmont Valley Elementary - 05?
523 students attend Piedmont Valley Elementary - 05.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of Piedmont Valley Elementary - 05 students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Piedmont Valley Elementary - 05?
Piedmont Valley Elementary - 05 has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 12:1.
What grades does Piedmont Valley Elementary - 05 offer ?
Piedmont Valley Elementary - 05 offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-4 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Piedmont Valley Elementary - 05 part of?
Piedmont Valley Elementary - 05 is part of Meade School District 46-1.
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