Serving 562 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 12% 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-4
Enrollment: 562 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
Minority Enrollment: 12%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 5% in SD
Math Proficiency
: 74% (Top 5%)
Reading Proficiency
: 71% (Top 10%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
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 0.22, 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.
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?
562 students attend Robert Bennis Elementary - 05.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Robert Bennis Elementary - 05 students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hispanic, 2% 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?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Kindergarten-4
Enrollment: 562 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
Minority Enrollment: 12%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 5%
Math Proficiency
: 74% (Top 5%)
Reading Proficiency
: 71% (Top 10%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
