Serving 6 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Cheyenne Elementary - 06 ranks in the top 30% of all schools in South Dakota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≥50% (which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥50% (which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 6:1 is lower than the South Dakota state level of 12:1.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 6 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 6:1
- Math Proficiency: ≥50% (Top 1% in SD)
- Reading Proficiency: ≥50% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Cheyenne Elementary - 06 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Dakota for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Cheyenne Elementary - 06's student population of 6 students has declined by 40% over five school years.
The teacher population of 1 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
6 students
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
Colors
Blue and Gold
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of Cheyenne Elementary - 06 is 0.00, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(21-22)≥50%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥50%
51%
Student-Teacher Ratio
6:1
12:1
White
100%
66%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(21-22)33.3%
23.1%
Eligible for Free Lunch (22-23)
33%
30%
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?
≥50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% SD state average), while ≥50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% SD state average).
How many students attend Cheyenne Elementary - 06?
6 students attend Cheyenne Elementary - 06.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Cheyenne Elementary - 06 students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Cheyenne Elementary - 06?
Cheyenne Elementary - 06 has a student ration of 6:1, which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 12:1.
What grades does Cheyenne Elementary - 06 offer ?
Cheyenne Elementary - 06 offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Cheyenne Elementary - 06 part of?
Cheyenne Elementary - 06 is part of Stanley County School District 57-1.
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