Serving 92 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Frederick Area 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 70-79% (which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-59% (which is approximately equal to the South Dakota state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the South Dakota state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 33% (majority American Indian).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 92 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
Minority Enrollment: 10%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 20% in SD
Math Proficiency
: 70-79% (Top 5%)
Reading Proficiency
: 50-59% (Top 50%)
Science Proficiency
: ≥50% (Top 20%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
Frederick Area 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 Frederick Area Elementary - 02 is 0.19, 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.
Frederick Area Elementary - 02 is ranked #87 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?
70-79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% SD state average), while 50-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% SD state average).
How many students attend Frederick Area Elementary - 02?
92 students attend Frederick Area Elementary - 02.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Frederick Area Elementary - 02 students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Frederick Area Elementary - 02?
Frederick Area Elementary - 02 has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 12:1.
What grades does Frederick Area Elementary - 02 offer ?
Frederick Area Elementary - 02 offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Frederick Area Elementary - 02 part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 92 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
Minority Enrollment: 10%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 20%
Math Proficiency
: 70-79% (Top 5%)
Reading Proficiency
: 50-59% (Top 50%)
Science Proficiency
: ≥50% (Top 20%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
