Serving 173 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Britton-hecla Elementary - 02 ranks in the top 50% of all schools in South Dakota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is approximately equal to 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 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 33% (majority American Indian).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Kindergarten-5
Enrollment: 173 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Minority Enrollment: 12%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50% in SD
Math Proficiency
: 45-49% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 50-54% (Top 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 50-59% (Top 20%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
Britton-hecla Elementary - 02 ranks within the top 50% of all 636 schools in South Dakota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Britton-hecla Elementary - 02 is 0.22, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.53. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Britton-hecla Elementary - 02 is ranked #315 out of 636 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in South Dakota.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% SD state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% SD state average).
How many students attend Britton-hecla Elementary - 02?
173 students attend Britton-hecla Elementary - 02.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Britton-hecla Elementary - 02 students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Britton-hecla Elementary - 02?
Britton-hecla Elementary - 02 has a student ration of 12:1, which is equal to the South Dakota state average of 12:1.
What grades does Britton-hecla Elementary - 02 offer ?
Britton-hecla Elementary - 02 offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Britton-hecla Elementary - 02 part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Kindergarten-5
Enrollment: 173 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Minority Enrollment: 12%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50%
Math Proficiency
: 45-49% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 50-54% (Top 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 50-59% (Top 20%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
