Serving 14 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Blunt Elementary - 03 ranks in the top 50% 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% (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 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 4:1 is lower than the South Dakota state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 33% (majority American Indian).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 14 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 4:1
- Minority Enrollment: 28%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in SD
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: <50% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Blunt Elementary - 03 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Dakota for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Blunt Elementary - 03's student population of 14 students has declined by 60% over five school years.
The teacher population of 4 teachers has declined by 20% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
14 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
Year Founded
2025
School Calendar
School Rankings
Blunt Elementary - 03 ranks within the top 50% of all 619 schools in South Dakota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Blunt Elementary - 03 is 0.44, 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
#258 out of 619 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
4:1
12:1
American Indian
21%
14%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
7%
8%
Black
n/a
3%
White
72%
67%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
36%
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
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Blunt Elementary - 03's ranking?
Blunt Elementary - 03 is ranked #258 out of 619 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in South Dakota.
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 51% SD state average).
How many students attend Blunt Elementary - 03?
14 students attend Blunt Elementary - 03.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
72% of Blunt Elementary - 03 students are White, 21% of students are American Indian, and 7% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Blunt Elementary - 03?
Blunt Elementary - 03 has a student ration of 4:1, which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 12:1.
What grades does Blunt Elementary - 03 offer ?
Blunt Elementary - 03 offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Blunt Elementary - 03 part of?
Blunt Elementary - 03 is part of Agar-Blunt-Onida School District 58-3.
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