Serving 9 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Elk Mountain Elementary - 01 ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in South Dakota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 54%).
The student:teacher ratio of 5:1 is lower than the South Dakota state level of 12:1.
The diversity score of Elk Mountain Elementary - 01 is 0.00, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.51. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% SD state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 54% SD state average).
How many students attend Elk Mountain Elementary - 01?
9 students attend Elk Mountain Elementary - 01.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Elk Mountain Elementary - 01 students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Elk Mountain Elementary - 01?
Elk Mountain Elementary - 01 has a student ration of 5:1, which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 12:1.
What grades does Elk Mountain Elementary - 01 offer ?
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