Serving 223 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Platte - Geddes Elementary - 02 ranks in the top 10% of all schools in South Dakota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 75-79% (which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is equal to the South Dakota state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 12% 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: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 223 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 12%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in SD
- Math Proficiency: 75-79% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-59% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Platte - Geddes Elementary - 02 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Dakota for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Platte - Geddes Elementary - 02's student population of 223 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
223 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
School Rankings
Platte - Geddes Elementary - 02 ranks within the top 10% of all 619 schools in South Dakota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Platte - Geddes Elementary - 02 is 0.22, 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
#34 out of 619 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
42%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
American Indian
6%
14%
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
1%
8%
Black
n/a
3%
White
88%
67%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
11%
31%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
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 Platte - Geddes Elementary - 02's ranking?
Platte - Geddes Elementary - 02 is ranked #34 out of 619 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in South Dakota.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
75-79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% SD state average), while 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% SD state average).
How many students attend Platte - Geddes Elementary - 02?
223 students attend Platte - Geddes Elementary - 02.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Platte - Geddes Elementary - 02 students are White, 6% of students are American Indian, 4% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Platte - Geddes Elementary - 02?
Platte - Geddes Elementary - 02 has a student ration of 12:1, which is equal to the South Dakota state average of 12:1.
What grades does Platte - Geddes Elementary - 02 offer ?
Platte - Geddes Elementary - 02 offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Platte - Geddes Elementary - 02 part of?
Platte - Geddes Elementary - 02 is part of Platte - Geddes School District 11-5.
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