Serving 17 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Elk Mountain Elementary - 01 ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in South Dakota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≥50% (which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 54%).
The student-teacher ratio of 6:1 is lower than the South Dakota state level of 12:1.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 17 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 6:1
- Math Proficiency: ≥50% (Top 30% in SD)
- Reading Proficiency: <50% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings
Elk Mountain Elementary - 01 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Dakota for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview <麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
Elk Mountain Elementary - 01's student population of 17 students has grown by 142% over five school years.
The teacher population of 3 teachers has grown by 50% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
17 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
The diversity score of Elk Mountain Elementary - 01 is 0.00, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥50%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)<50%
54%
Student-Teacher Ratio
6:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
14%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
n/a
8%
Black
n/a
3%
White
100%
67%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
24%
31%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (11-12)
20%
8%
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 percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≥50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% SD state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 54% SD state average).
How many students attend Elk Mountain Elementary - 01?
17 students attend Elk Mountain Elementary - 01.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Elk Mountain Elementary - 01 students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Elk Mountain Elementary - 01?
Elk Mountain Elementary - 01 has a student ration of 6:1, which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 12:1.
What grades does Elk Mountain Elementary - 01 offer ?
Elk Mountain Elementary - 01 offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Elk Mountain Elementary - 01 part of?
Elk Mountain Elementary - 01 is part of Elk Mountain School District 16-2.
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