Serving 383 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Jefferson Elementary - 06 ranks in the bottom 50% 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 45-49% (which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the South Dakota state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 33% (majority American Indian).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Kindergarten-5
Enrollment: 383 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
Minority Enrollment: 38%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50% in SD
Math Proficiency
: 50-54% (Top 30%)
Reading Proficiency
: 45-49% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 55-59% (Top 10%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
Jefferson Elementary - 06 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 Jefferson Elementary - 06 is 0.57, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.52. 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?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% SD state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% SD state average).
How many students attend Jefferson Elementary - 06?
383 students attend Jefferson Elementary - 06.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of Jefferson Elementary - 06 students are White, 19% of students are American Indian, 11% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Jefferson Elementary - 06?
Jefferson Elementary - 06 has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 12:1.
What grades does Jefferson Elementary - 06 offer ?
Jefferson Elementary - 06 offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Jefferson Elementary - 06 part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Kindergarten-5
Enrollment: 383 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
Minority Enrollment: 38%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 50-54% (Top 30%)
Reading Proficiency
: 45-49% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 55-59% (Top 10%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
