Serving 188 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Stanley County Elementary - 08 ranks in the top 20% of all schools in South Dakota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-64% (which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is equal to the South Dakota state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 32% (majority American Indian).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 188 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 28%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in SD
- Math Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-79% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
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Stanley County Elementary - 08 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Dakota for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
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Stanley County Elementary - 08's student population of 188 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
188 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
Students by Grade
Stanley County Elementary - 08 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 Stanley County Elementary - 08 is 0.45, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#68 out of 636 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-79%
42%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
American Indian
15%
14%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
5%
8%
Black
n/a
3%
White
72%
68%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
21%
30%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
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Stanley County Elementary - 08 is ranked #68 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?
60-64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% SD state average), while 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% SD state average).
How many students attend Stanley County Elementary - 08?
188 students attend Stanley County Elementary - 08.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
72% of Stanley County Elementary - 08 students are White, 15% of students are American Indian, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 5% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Stanley County Elementary - 08?
Stanley County Elementary - 08 has a student ration of 12:1, which is equal to the South Dakota state average of 12:1.
What grades does Stanley County Elementary - 08 offer ?
Stanley County Elementary - 08 offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Stanley County Elementary - 08 part of?
Stanley County Elementary - 08 is part of Stanley County School District 57-1.
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