Serving 89 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Selby Elementary - 02 ranks in the top 10% 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 50-59% (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 10:1 is lower than the South Dakota state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 31% (majority American Indian).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 89 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 8%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in SD
- Math Proficiency: 50-59% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 70-79% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Selby Elementary - 02 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Dakota for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Selby Elementary - 02's student population of 89 students has declined by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 9 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
89 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Selby 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 Selby Elementary - 02 is 0.15, 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
#47 out of 616 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
43%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-79%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
12:1
American Indian
5%
14%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
1%
7%
Black
n/a
3%
White
92%
69%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
9%
29%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Selby Elementary - 02's ranking?
Selby Elementary - 02 is ranked #47 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?
50-59% 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 Selby Elementary - 02?
89 students attend Selby Elementary - 02.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Selby Elementary - 02 students are White, 5% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Selby Elementary - 02?
Selby Elementary - 02 has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 12:1.
What grades does Selby Elementary - 02 offer ?
Selby Elementary - 02 offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Selby Elementary - 02 part of?
Selby Elementary - 02 is part of Selby Area School District 62-5.
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