Serving 161 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Ethan Elementary - 02 ranks in the top 5% of all schools in South Dakota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 80-84% (which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-74% (which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the South Dakota state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 33% (majority American Indian).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 161 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 9%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in SD
- Math Proficiency: 80-84% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: ≥50% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
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Ethan Elementary - 02 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Dakota for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
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Ethan Elementary - 02's student population of 161 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 11 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
161 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
Year Founded
2025
Ethan Elementary - 02 ranks within the top 5% of all 619 schools in South Dakota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ethan Elementary - 02 is 0.17, 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
#16 out of 619 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥50%
42%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
12:1
American Indian
1%
14%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
2%
8%
Black
1%
3%
White
91%
67%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
18%
31%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
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 Ethan Elementary - 02's ranking?
Ethan Elementary - 02 is ranked #16 out of 619 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in South Dakota.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
80-84% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% SD state average), while 70-74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% SD state average).
How many students attend Ethan Elementary - 02?
161 students attend Ethan Elementary - 02.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Ethan Elementary - 02 students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Ethan Elementary - 02?
Ethan Elementary - 02 has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 12:1.
What grades does Ethan Elementary - 02 offer ?
Ethan Elementary - 02 offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Ethan Elementary - 02 part of?
Ethan Elementary - 02 is part of Ethan School District 17-1.
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