Veblen Elementary - 08 serves 45 students in grades Kindergarten-6.
The student-teacher ratio of 9:1 was lower than the South Dakota state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment was 51% of the student body (majority American Indian), which was higher than the South Dakota state average of 33% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
45 students
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
School Rankings
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
12:1
American Indian
33%
14%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
18%
8%
Black
n/a
3%
White
49%
67%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
53%
31%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
18%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sisseton School District 54-2
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Veblen Elementary - 08?
45 students attend Veblen Elementary - 08.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of Veblen Elementary - 08 students are White, 33% of students are American Indian, and 18% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Veblen Elementary - 08?
Veblen Elementary - 08 has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 12:1.
What grades does Veblen Elementary - 08 offer ?
Veblen Elementary - 08 offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Veblen Elementary - 08 part of?
Veblen Elementary - 08 is part of Sisseton School District 54-2.
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