Spafford Elementary School serves 232 students in grades Prekindergarten-4.
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 was equal to the South Dakota state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment was 42% of the student body (majority American Indian), which was higher than the South Dakota state average of 33% (majority American Indian).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
Total Students
232 students
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
American Indian
38%
14%
Asian
4%
2%
Hispanic
n/a
8%
Black
n/a
3%
White
58%
67%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
15%
31%
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
How many students attend Spafford Elementary School?
232 students attend Spafford Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of Spafford Elementary School students are White, 38% of students are American Indian, and 4% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Spafford Elementary School?
Spafford Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is equal to the South Dakota state average of 12:1.
What grades does Spafford Elementary School offer ?
Spafford Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4
What school district is Spafford Elementary School part of?
Spafford Elementary School is part of Flandreau School District 50-3.
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