Buchanan Elementary - 03 vs. Kennedy Elementary - 08
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School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Buchanan Elementary - 03 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Dakota for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Diversity
Kennedy Elementary - 08 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Dakota for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Overview
Serving 418 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Buchanan Elementary - 03 ranks in the top 20% 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 56% (which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 59% (which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the South Dakota state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 32% (majority American Indian).
Serving 388 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Kennedy Elementary - 08 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 15:1 is higher than the South Dakota state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 32% (majority American Indian).
Grades Offered
K-5
K-5
Total Students
418 students
388 students
% Male | % Female
56% | 44%
57% | 43%
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
26 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#124 out of 636 schools in SD
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
#167 out of 636 schools in SD
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
50-54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
59%
50-54%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
45-49%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
87
76
Grade 1 Students
67
66
Grade 2 Students
65
65
Grade 3 Students
66
59
Grade 4 Students
69
52
Grade 5 Students
64
70
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
15%
19%
% Asian
2%
1%
% Hispanic
4%
4%
% Black
1%
n/a
n/a
% White
66%
62%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
12%
14%
Diversity Score
0.53
0.56
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
22%
29%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
5%
