Serving 35 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, New Effington Elementary - 05 ranks in the top 30% of all schools in South Dakota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 40-59% (which was approximately equal to the South Dakota state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 60-79% (which was higher than the South Dakota state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 7:1 was lower than the South Dakota state level of 12:1.
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
35 students
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)40-59%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)60-79%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
7:1
12:1
American Indian
(15-16)49%
12%
Asian
(15-16)3%
2%
Hispanic
(15-16)n/a
5%
Black
(15-16)n/a
3%
White
(15-16)46%
75%
Hawaiian
(15-16)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(15-16)2%
3%
Eligible for Free Lunch
51%
31%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
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?
40-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% SD state average), while 60-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% SD state average).
How many students attend New Effington Elementary - 05?
35 students attend New Effington Elementary - 05.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of New Effington Elementary - 05 students are American Indian, 46% of students are White, 3% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of New Effington Elementary - 05?
New Effington Elementary - 05 has a student ration of 7:1, which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 12:1.
What grades does New Effington Elementary - 05 offer ?
New Effington Elementary - 05 offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is New Effington Elementary - 05 part of?
New Effington Elementary - 05 is part of Sisseton School District 54-2.
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