Elk Point-jefferson Elementary - 02 vs. Dakota Valley Elementary - 02
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School Overview
School
Top Rankings
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Dakota Valley Elementary - 02 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Dakota for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Overview
Serving 321 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Elk Point-jefferson Elementary - 02 ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in South Dakota for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than 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 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 32% (majority American Indian).
Serving 365 students in grades Kindergarten-3, Dakota Valley Elementary - 02 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 60-64% (which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is equal to the South Dakota state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 32% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
Grades Offered
K-5
K-3
Total Students
321 students
365 students
% Male | % Female
54% | 46%
50% | 50%
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
30 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
12:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#484 out of 636 schools in SD
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#102 out of 636 schools in SD
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
60-64%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
55-59%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
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Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
58
109
Grade 1 Students
59
75
Grade 2 Students
49
86
Grade 3 Students
54
95
Grade 4 Students
53
-
Grade 5 Students
48
-
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
3%
% Asian
n/a
3%
% Hispanic
5%
11%
% Black
1%
1%
% White
90%
73%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
3%
8%
Diversity Score
0.19
0.45
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
9%
9%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
2%
