Serving 509 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Todd County Elementary - 16 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 ≤5% (which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10-14% (which is lower 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 99% 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: Online School
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 509 students
- State Accredited: No
- Live Instruction: No
- Rolling Enrollment: No
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in SD
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Todd County Elementary - 16 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Dakota for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Todd County Elementary - 16's student population of 509 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 42 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
509 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
42 teachers
Students by Grade
State Accredited Program
No
Personalized Content
No
Live Instruction
No
Rolling Enrollment
No
Flexible Class Schedule
No
Accelerated Offerings
No
Classes for Credit/Part Time Options
No
Dedicated College Counselor
No
Tutoring/Mentoring
No
Community Clubs/Activities Offered
No
School Rankings
Todd County Elementary - 16 ranks within the bottom 50% of all 636 schools in South Dakota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Todd County Elementary - 16 is 0.13, 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
#626 out of 636 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
42%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
American Indian
93%
14%
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
2%
8%
Black
n/a
3%
White
1%
67%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
31%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Todd County Elementary - 16's ranking?
Todd County Elementary - 16 is ranked #626 out of 636 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in South Dakota.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% SD state average), while 10-14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% SD state average).
How many students attend Todd County Elementary - 16?
509 students attend Todd County Elementary - 16.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Todd County Elementary - 16 students are American Indian, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Todd County Elementary - 16?
Todd County Elementary - 16 has a student ration of 12:1, which is equal to the South Dakota state average of 12:1.
What grades does Todd County Elementary - 16 offer ?
Todd County Elementary - 16 offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Todd County Elementary - 16 part of?
Todd County Elementary - 16 is part of Todd County School District 66-1.
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