Serving 64 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Herreid Elementary - 02 ranks in the top 10% 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 60-69% (which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 43%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-79% (which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the South Dakota state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 31% (majority American Indian).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 64 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Minority Enrollment: 22%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in SD
- Math Proficiency: 60-69% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 70-79% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Herreid Elementary - 02 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Dakota for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Student Attention
School Overview
Herreid Elementary - 02's student population of 64 students has grown by 18% over five school years.
The teacher population of 8 teachers has grown by 14% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
64 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Herreid 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 Herreid Elementary - 02 is 0.38, 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
#34 out of 616 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-69%
43%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-79%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
12:1
American Indian
8%
14%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
9%
7%
Black
n/a
3%
White
78%
69%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
13%
29%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
4%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Herreid Elementary - 02's ranking?
Herreid Elementary - 02 is ranked #34 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?
60-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 43% SD state average), while 70-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% SD state average).
How many students attend Herreid Elementary - 02?
64 students attend Herreid Elementary - 02.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of Herreid Elementary - 02 students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are American Indian, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Herreid Elementary - 02?
Herreid Elementary - 02 has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 12:1.
What grades does Herreid Elementary - 02 offer ?
Herreid Elementary - 02 offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Herreid Elementary - 02 part of?
Herreid Elementary - 02 is part of Herreid School District 10-1.
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