Inspiration Elementary - 08 serves 235 students in grades Kindergarten-4.
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the South Dakota state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 31% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 235 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 28%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Inspiration Elementary - 08 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Dakota for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Inspiration Elementary - 08's student population of 235 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-4
Total Students
235 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Inspiration Elementary - 08 is 0.47, 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.
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
12:1
American Indian
2%
14%
Asian
5%
2%
Hispanic
5%
7%
Black
11%
3%
White
72%
69%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
9%
29%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Inspiration Elementary - 08?
235 students attend Inspiration Elementary - 08.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
72% of Inspiration Elementary - 08 students are White, 11% of students are Black, 5% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Inspiration Elementary - 08?
Inspiration Elementary - 08 has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 12:1.
What grades does Inspiration Elementary - 08 offer ?
Inspiration Elementary - 08 offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-4
What school district is Inspiration Elementary - 08 part of?
Inspiration Elementary - 08 is part of Brandon Valley School District 49-2.
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