Serving 342 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Journey Elementary - 05 ranks in the top 30% 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 50-54% (which is approximately equal to the South Dakota state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the South Dakota state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 33% (majority American Indian).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Kindergarten-5
Enrollment: 342 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
Minority Enrollment: 17%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 30% in SD
Math Proficiency
: 50-54% (Top 30%)
Reading Proficiency
: 50-54% (Top 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
Journey Elementary - 05 ranks within the top 30% of all 636 schools in South Dakota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Journey Elementary - 05 is 0.31, 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.
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 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% SD state average).
How many students attend Journey Elementary - 05?
342 students attend Journey Elementary - 05.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of Journey Elementary - 05 students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are American Indian, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Journey Elementary - 05?
Journey Elementary - 05 has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 12:1.
What grades does Journey Elementary - 05 offer ?
Journey Elementary - 05 offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Journey Elementary - 05 part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Kindergarten-5
Enrollment: 342 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
Minority Enrollment: 17%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 30%
Math Proficiency
: 50-54% (Top 30%)
Reading Proficiency
: 50-54% (Top 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
