Serving 198 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Timber Lake Elementary - 02 ranks in the top 20% of all schools in South Dakota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70-74% (which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the South Dakota state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 33% (majority American Indian).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 198 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 63%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in SD
- Math Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Timber Lake Elementary - 02 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Dakota for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Diversity
School Overview
Timber Lake Elementary - 02's student population of 198 students has grown by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has grown by 18% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
198 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Timber Lake Elementary - 02 ranks within the top 20% of all 636 schools in South Dakota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Timber Lake Elementary - 02 is 0.51, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.52. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#64 out of 636 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
42%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
12:1
American Indian
60%
14%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
2%
8%
Black
n/a
3%
White
37%
67%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
34%
31%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Timber Lake Elementary - 02's ranking?
Timber Lake Elementary - 02 is ranked #64 out of 636 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in South Dakota.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
70-74% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% SD state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% SD state average).
How many students attend Timber Lake Elementary - 02?
198 students attend Timber Lake Elementary - 02.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of Timber Lake Elementary - 02 students are American Indian, 37% of students are White, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Timber Lake Elementary - 02?
Timber Lake Elementary - 02 has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 12:1.
What grades does Timber Lake Elementary - 02 offer ?
Timber Lake Elementary - 02 offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Timber Lake Elementary - 02 part of?
Timber Lake Elementary - 02 is part of Timber Lake School District 20-3.
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