Serving 11 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Elm Springs Elementary - 13 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 50%).
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 11:1 is lower than the South Dakota state level of 12:1.
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 11 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Math Proficiency: ≥50% (Top 1% in SD)
- Reading Proficiency: ≥50% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Elm Springs Elementary - 13 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Dakota for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Elm Springs Elementary - 13's student population of 11 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 1 teachers has declined by 50% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
11 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of Elm Springs Elementary - 13 is 0.00, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(21-22)≥50%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥50%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
14%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
n/a
8%
Black
n/a
3%
White
100%
67%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
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 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 Elm Springs Elementary - 13?
11 students attend Elm Springs Elementary - 13.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Elm Springs Elementary - 13 students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Elm Springs Elementary - 13?
Elm Springs Elementary - 13 has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 12:1.
What grades does Elm Springs Elementary - 13 offer ?
Elm Springs Elementary - 13 offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Elm Springs Elementary - 13 part of?
Elm Springs Elementary - 13 is part of Meade School District 46-1.
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