Serving 200 students in grades Kindergarten-8, He Dog Elementary - 05 ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in South Dakota for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤5% (which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤5% (which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the South Dakota state level of 12:1.
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Online School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 200 students
- State Accredited: No
- Live Instruction: No
- Rolling Enrollment: No
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in SD
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
He Dog Elementary - 05 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Dakota for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
He Dog Elementary - 05's student population of 200 students has grown by 22% over five school years.
The teacher population of 12 teachers has grown by 33% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
(Exclusively virtual)
(Exclusively virtual)
Total Students
200 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
State Accredited Program
No
Personalized Content
No
Live Instruction
No
Rolling Enrollment
No
Flexible Class Schedule
No
Accelerated Offerings
No
Classes for Credit/Part Time Options
No
Dedicated College Counselor
No
Tutoring/Mentoring
No
Community Clubs/Activities Offered
No
School Rankings
He Dog Elementary - 05 ranks within the bottom 50% of all 619 schools in South Dakota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of He Dog Elementary - 05 is 0.15, 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
#613 out of 619 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
42%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
12:1
American Indian
92%
14%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
7%
8%
Black
n/a
3%
White
n/a
67%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
31%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (08-09)
18%
9%
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 He Dog Elementary - 05's ranking?
He Dog Elementary - 05 is ranked #613 out of 619 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in South Dakota.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% SD state average), while ≤5% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% SD state average).
How many students attend He Dog Elementary - 05?
200 students attend He Dog Elementary - 05.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of He Dog Elementary - 05 students are American Indian, 7% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of He Dog Elementary - 05?
He Dog Elementary - 05 has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 12:1.
What grades does He Dog Elementary - 05 offer ?
He Dog Elementary - 05 offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8 (Exclusively virtual).
What school district is He Dog Elementary - 05 part of?
He Dog Elementary - 05 is part of Todd County School District 66-1.
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