Serving 97 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Burke Elementary - 02 ranks in the top 20% 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 60-69% (which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-59% (which is approximately equal to 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 7% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 33% (majority American Indian).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 97 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 7%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in SD
- Math Proficiency: 60-69% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-59% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
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Burke Elementary - 02 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Dakota for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
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Burke Elementary - 02's student population of 97 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 9 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
97 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
Year Founded
1905
School Calendar
Burke Elementary - 02 ranks within the top 20% of all 619 schools in South Dakota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Burke Elementary - 02 is 0.13, which is less 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
#105 out of 619 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-69%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
42%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
12:1
American Indian
6%
14%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
n/a
8%
Black
n/a
3%
White
93%
67%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
26%
31%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions What is Burke Elementary - 02's ranking?
Burke Elementary - 02 is ranked #105 out of 619 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% 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 42% SD state average), while 50-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% SD state average).
How many students attend Burke Elementary - 02?
97 students attend Burke Elementary - 02.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Burke Elementary - 02 students are White, 6% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Burke Elementary - 02?
Burke Elementary - 02 has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 12:1.
What grades does Burke Elementary - 02 offer ?
Burke Elementary - 02 offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Burke Elementary - 02 part of?
Burke Elementary - 02 is part of Burke School District 26-2.
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