Sdsbvi Elementary - 01 serves 7 students in grades Prekindergarten-8.
The student:teacher ratio of 1:1 is lower than the South Dakota state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 33% (majority American Indian).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Special education school
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 7 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 1:1
- Minority Enrollment: 43%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Sdsbvi Elementary - 01 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Dakota for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Sdsbvi Elementary - 01's student population of 7 students has declined by 36% over five school years.
The teacher population of 9 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
7 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers

Students by Grade

School Rankings
The diversity score of Sdsbvi Elementary - 01 is 0.58, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.52. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
1:1
12:1

American Indian
29%
14%

Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
n/a
8%

Black
n/a
3%

White
57%
67%

Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
14%
6%

All Ethnic Groups



Eligible for Free Lunch
43%
31%

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Sdsbvi Elementary - 01?
7 students attend Sdsbvi Elementary - 01.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of Sdsbvi Elementary - 01 students are White, 29% of students are American Indian, and 14% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Sdsbvi Elementary - 01?
Sdsbvi Elementary - 01 has a student ration of 1:1, which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 12:1.
What grades does Sdsbvi Elementary - 01 offer ?
Sdsbvi Elementary - 01 offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Sdsbvi Elementary - 01 part of?
Sdsbvi Elementary - 01 is part of School District Sch For The Blind & Visually Impaired.
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