Serving 152 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Plankinton Elementary - 02 ranks in the top 20% of all schools in South Dakota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65-69% (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 10:1 is lower than the South Dakota state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 33% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-6
Enrollment: 152 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
Minority Enrollment: 34%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 20% in SD
Math Proficiency
: 65-69% (Top 10%)
Reading Proficiency
: 60-64% (Top 30%)
Science Proficiency
: <50% (Top 30%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
Plankinton 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 Plankinton Elementary - 02 is 0.49, 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.
Plankinton Elementary - 02 is ranked #76 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?
65-69% 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 Plankinton Elementary - 02?
152 students attend Plankinton Elementary - 02.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of Plankinton Elementary - 02 students are White, 27% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Plankinton Elementary - 02?
Plankinton Elementary - 02 has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 12:1.
What grades does Plankinton Elementary - 02 offer ?
Plankinton Elementary - 02 offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Plankinton Elementary - 02 part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-6
Enrollment: 152 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
Minority Enrollment: 34%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 20%
Math Proficiency
: 65-69% (Top 10%)
Reading Proficiency
: 60-64% (Top 30%)
Science Proficiency
: <50% (Top 30%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
