Elk Mountain School District 16-2

10222 Valley Rd
Edgemont, SD 57735
(District boundaries shown in map)
5/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

Elk Mountain School District 16-2 ranks among the top 20% of public school district in South Dakota for:

Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 18 students in Elk Mountain School District 16-2.
Public Schools in Elk Mountain School District 16-2 have a diversity score of 0.00, which is less than the South Dakota public school average of 0.53.
Minority enrollment is 0% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the South Dakota public school average of 33% (majority American Indian).

Overview

This School District
This State (SD)
# Schools
2 Schools
734 Schools
# Students
18 Students
146,041 Students
# Teachers
3 Teachers
10,645 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
6:1
6:1

District Rank

This School District
State Average (SD)
(18-19)
<50%
46%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Elk Mountain School District 16-2 and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of South Dakota by year, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.
(18-19)
<50%
54%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Elk Mountain School District 16-2 and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of South Dakota by year, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.00
0.53
# American Indian Students
n/a
20,873 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
14%
# Asian Students
n/a
2,252 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
2%
# Hispanic Students
n/a
11,917 Students
% Hispanic Students
n/a
8%
# Black Students
n/a
4,730 Students
% Black Students
n/a
3%
# White Students
18 Students
97,780 Students
% White Students
100%
67%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
197 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
n/a
8,292 Students
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
6%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
3
3,175
# Students in K Grade:
2
11,936
# Students in 1st Grade:
1
10,796
# Students in 2nd Grade:
1
10,955
# Students in 3rd Grade:
3
10,445
# Students in 4th Grade:
1
10,671
# Students in 5th Grade:
2
10,790
# Students in 6th Grade:
2
10,961
# Students in 7th Grade:
-
11,058
# Students in 8th Grade:
2
11,237
# Students in 9th Grade:
-
12,230
# Students in 10th Grade:
-
11,381
# Students in 11th Grade:
-
10,546
# Students in 12th Grade:
1
9,860
# Ungraded Students:
-
-

District Revenue and Spending

This School District
This State (SD)
Total Revenue
$418,000
$1,916 MM
This chart displays total revenue of Elk Mountain School District 16-2 and median value from total revenues of all school districts in South Dakota by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$321,000
$1,844 MM
This chart displays total spending of Elk Mountain School District 16-2 and median value from total spendings of all school districts in South Dakota by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best Elk Mountain School District 16-2 Public Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Elk Mountain Elementary - 01
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
10222 Valley Rd
Edgemont, SD 57735
(605) 673-2258
Grades: PK-8
| 17 students
Rank: n/an/a
10222 Valley Rd
Edgemont, SD 57735
(605) 749-2258
Grades: 9-12
| 1 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Elk Mountain School District 16-2?
Elk Mountain School District 16-2 manages 2 public schools serving 18 students.
What is the racial composition of students in Elk Mountain School District 16-2?
100% of Elk Mountain School District 16-2 students are White.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Elk Mountain School District 16-2?
Elk Mountain School District 16-2 has a student/teacher ratio of 6:1, which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 14:1.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • District size: 2 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 18 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 6:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 0%
  • : <50%
  • : <50%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education

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