Serving 131 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Howard Elementary - 02 ranks in the top 20% of all schools in South Dakota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (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 12:1 is equal to the South Dakota state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 33% (majority American Indian).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Kindergarten-5
Enrollment: 131 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Minority Enrollment: 4%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 20% in SD
Math Proficiency
: 50-54% (Top 30%)
Reading Proficiency
: 60-64% (Top 30%)
Science Proficiency
: 40-59% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
Howard 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 Howard Elementary - 02 is 0.08, 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.
Howard Elementary - 02 is ranked #125 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?
50-54% 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 Howard Elementary - 02?
131 students attend Howard Elementary - 02.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of Howard Elementary - 02 students are White, 2% of students are American Indian, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Howard Elementary - 02?
Howard Elementary - 02 has a student ration of 12:1, which is equal to the South Dakota state average of 12:1.
What grades does Howard Elementary - 02 offer ?
Howard Elementary - 02 offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Howard Elementary - 02 part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Kindergarten-5
Enrollment: 131 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Minority Enrollment: 4%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 20%
Math Proficiency
: 50-54% (Top 30%)
Reading Proficiency
: 60-64% (Top 30%)
Science Proficiency
: 40-59% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
