Serving 229 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Bennett County Elementary School - 03 ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in South Dakota for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 10-14% (which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the South Dakota state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 33% (majority American Indian).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 229 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 84%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in SD
- Math Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
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Bennett County Elementary School - 03 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Dakota for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
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Bennett County Elementary School - 03's student population of 229 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has declined by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
229 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
Bennett County Elementary School - 03 ranks within the bottom 50% of all 619 schools in South Dakota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bennett County Elementary School - 03 is 0.63, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.53. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#601 out of 619 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
42%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
12:1
American Indian
55%
14%
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
6%
8%
Black
n/a
3%
White
16%
67%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
22%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
31%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (17-18)
8%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions What is Bennett County Elementary School - 03's ranking?
Bennett County Elementary School - 03 is ranked #601 out of 619 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in South Dakota.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% SD state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% SD state average).
How many students attend Bennett County Elementary School - 03?
229 students attend Bennett County Elementary School - 03.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of Bennett County Elementary School - 03 students are American Indian, 22% of students are Two or more races, 16% of students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Bennett County Elementary School - 03?
Bennett County Elementary School - 03 has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 12:1.
What grades does Bennett County Elementary School - 03 offer ?
Bennett County Elementary School - 03 offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Bennett County Elementary School - 03 part of?
Bennett County Elementary School - 03 is part of Bennett County School District 03-1.
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