Serving 13 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Abbott House Elementary - 06 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 21-39% (which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 21-39% (which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 54%).
The student-teacher ratio of 3:1 is lower than the South Dakota state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 34% (majority American Indian).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 13 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 3:1
- Minority Enrollment: 62%
- Math Proficiency: 21-39% (Top 1% in SD)
- Reading Proficiency: 21-39% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Abbott House Elementary - 06 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Dakota for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Abbott House Elementary - 06's student population of 13 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 4 teachers has grown by 300% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
(Supplemental virtual)
(Supplemental virtual)
Total Students
13 students
Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
Year Founded
1939
School Rankings
The diversity score of Abbott House Elementary - 06 is 0.56, which is more 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)
(18-19)21-39%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)21-39%
54%
Student-Teacher Ratio
3:1
12:1
American Indian
54%
14%
White
38%
66%
Two or more races
8%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
38%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (22-23)
7%
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?
21-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% SD state average), while 21-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 54% SD state average).
How many students attend Abbott House Elementary - 06?
13 students attend Abbott House Elementary - 06.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of Abbott House Elementary - 06 students are American Indian, 38% of students are White, and 8% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Abbott House Elementary - 06?
Abbott House Elementary - 06 has a student ration of 3:1, which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 12:1.
What grades does Abbott House Elementary - 06 offer ?
Abbott House Elementary - 06 offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8 (Supplemental virtual).
What school district is Abbott House Elementary - 06 part of?
Abbott House Elementary - 06 is part of Mitchell School District 17-2.
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