Serving 127 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Canistota Elementary - 02 ranks in the top 10% 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 70-79% (which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 43%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-69% (which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is equal to the South Dakota state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 31% (majority American Indian).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 127 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 10%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in SD
- Math Proficiency: 70-79% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-69% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Canistota Elementary - 02 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Dakota for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
School Overview
Canistota Elementary - 02's student population of 127 students has grown by 29% over five school years.
The teacher population of 11 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
127 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Canistota Elementary - 02 ranks within the top 10% of all 616 schools in South Dakota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Canistota Elementary - 02 is 0.19, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.50. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#49 out of 616 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-79%
43%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-69%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
American Indian
2%
14%
Asian
2%
2%
Hispanic
5%
7%
Black
n/a
3%
White
90%
69%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
17%
29%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Canistota Elementary - 02's ranking?
Canistota Elementary - 02 is ranked #49 out of 616 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in South Dakota.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
70-79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 43% SD state average), while 60-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% SD state average).
How many students attend Canistota Elementary - 02?
127 students attend Canistota Elementary - 02.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Canistota Elementary - 02 students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Canistota Elementary - 02?
Canistota Elementary - 02 has a student ration of 12:1, which is equal to the South Dakota state average of 12:1.
What grades does Canistota Elementary - 02 offer ?
Canistota Elementary - 02 offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Canistota Elementary - 02 part of?
Canistota Elementary - 02 is part of Canistota School District 43-1.
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