Jefferson Elementary - 04 serves 177 students in grades 1-4.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 50-54% (which was lower than the South Dakota state average of 75%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 50-54% (which was lower than the South Dakota state average of 75%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 was higher than the South Dakota state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment was 51% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which was higher than the South Dakota state average of 33% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 1-4
Total Students
177 students
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)50-54%
75%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)50-54%
75%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
12:1
American Indian
4%
14%
Asian
25%
2%
Hispanic
20%
8%
Black
2%
3%
White
49%
67%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
71%
31%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 75% SD state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 75% SD state average).
How many students attend Jefferson Elementary - 04?
177 students attend Jefferson Elementary - 04.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of Jefferson Elementary - 04 students are White, 25% of students are Asian, 20% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are American Indian, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Jefferson Elementary - 04?
Jefferson Elementary - 04 has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 12:1.
What grades does Jefferson Elementary - 04 offer ?
Jefferson Elementary - 04 offers enrollment in grades 1-4
What school district is Jefferson Elementary - 04 part of?
Jefferson Elementary - 04 is part of Huron School District 02-2.
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