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Robert Bennis Elementary - 05

2001 S Sioux Blvd
Brandon, SD 57005
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 5%
Serving 556 students in grades Kindergarten-4, Robert Bennis Elementary - 05 ranks in the top 5% 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 74% (which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 71% (which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the South Dakota state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 32% (majority American Indian).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-4
  • Enrollment: 556 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 13%
  • : Top 5% in SD
  • : 74% (Top 5%)
  • : 71% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings

Robert Bennis Elementary - 05 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Dakota for:

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Attribute
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Robert Bennis Elementary - 05's student population of 556 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has grown by 13% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-4
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
556 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
Robert Bennis Elementary - 05 ranks within the top 5% of all 636 schools in South Dakota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Robert Bennis Elementary - 05 is 0.24, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.51. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (SD)
#24 out of 636 schools
(Top 5%)
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74%
42%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Robert Bennis Elementary - 05 and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in South Dakota by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
71%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Robert Bennis Elementary - 05 and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of South Dakota by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
12:1
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American Indian
1%
14%
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Asian
1%
2%
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Hispanic
4%
8%
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Black
1%
3%
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White
87%
68%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.24
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
6%
30%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
6%
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School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is Robert Bennis Elementary - 05's ranking?
Robert Bennis Elementary - 05 is ranked #24 out of 636 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in South Dakota.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
74% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% SD state average), while 71% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% SD state average).
How many students attend Robert Bennis Elementary - 05?
556 students attend Robert Bennis Elementary - 05.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of Robert Bennis Elementary - 05 students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Robert Bennis Elementary - 05?
Robert Bennis Elementary - 05 has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 12:1.
What grades does Robert Bennis Elementary - 05 offer ?
Robert Bennis Elementary - 05 offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-4 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Robert Bennis Elementary - 05 part of?
Robert Bennis Elementary - 05 is part of Brandon Valley School District 49-2.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-4
  • Enrollment: 556 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 13%
  • : Top 5%
  • : 74% (Top 5%)
  • : 71% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education

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