Austin Elementary - 03 serves 277 students in grades Prekindergarten-1.
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 was higher than the South Dakota state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment was 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which was lower than the South Dakota state average of 33% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-1
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
277 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
School Rankings
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
12:1
American Indian
9%
14%
Asian
2%
2%
Hispanic
10%
8%
Black
2%
3%
White
69%
67%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
28%
31%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Austin Elementary - 03?
277 students attend Austin Elementary - 03.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of Austin Elementary - 03 students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are American Indian, 8% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Austin Elementary - 03?
Austin Elementary - 03 has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 12:1.
What grades does Austin Elementary - 03 offer ?
Austin Elementary - 03 offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-1 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Austin Elementary - 03 part of?
Austin Elementary - 03 is part of Vermillion School District 13-1.
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