Serving 92 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Frederick Area Elementary - 02 ranks in the top 30% of all schools in South Dakota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-59% (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 9:1 is lower than the South Dakota state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 33% (majority American Indian).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 92 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 10%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in SD
- Math Proficiency: 50-59% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-59% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≥50% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
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Frederick Area Elementary - 02 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Dakota for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Student Attention
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Frederick Area Elementary - 02's student population of 92 students has grown by 22% over five school years.
The teacher population of 10 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
92 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
School Calendar
Frederick Area Elementary - 02 ranks within the top 30% of all 619 schools in South Dakota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Frederick Area Elementary - 02 is 0.19, 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
#147 out of 619 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥50%
42%
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
14%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
2%
8%
Black
1%
3%
White
90%
67%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
13%
31%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
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 Frederick Area Elementary - 02's ranking?
Frederick Area Elementary - 02 is ranked #147 out of 619 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% 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 42% SD state average), while 50-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% SD state average).
How many students attend Frederick Area Elementary - 02?
92 students attend Frederick Area Elementary - 02.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Frederick Area Elementary - 02 students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Frederick Area Elementary - 02?
Frederick Area Elementary - 02 has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 12:1.
What grades does Frederick Area Elementary - 02 offer ?
Frederick Area Elementary - 02 offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Frederick Area Elementary - 02 part of?
Frederick Area Elementary - 02 is part of Frederick Area School District 06-2.
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