Serving 88 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Gettysburg Elementary - 02 ranks in the top 10% of all schools in South Dakota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-69% (which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-69% (which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the South Dakota state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 34% (majority American Indian).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 88 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 24%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in SD
- Math Proficiency: 60-69% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-69% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-79% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Gettysburg 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
Student Attention
School Overview
Gettysburg Elementary - 02's student population of 88 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 9 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
88 students
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
Colors
Blue and Gold
School Calendar
School Rankings
Gettysburg 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 Gettysburg Elementary - 02 is 0.41, 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
#56 out of 619 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-69%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-69%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-79%
42%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
12:1
American Indian
4%
14%
Hispanic
9%
9%
Black
2%
3%
White
76%
66%
Hawaiian
3%
n/a
Two or more races
6%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)17.1%
22.5%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
16%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
15%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Gettysburg Elementary - 02's ranking?
Gettysburg Elementary - 02 is ranked #56 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?
60-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% SD state average), while 60-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% SD state average).
How many students attend Gettysburg Elementary - 02?
88 students attend Gettysburg Elementary - 02.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of Gettysburg Elementary - 02 students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are American Indian, 3% of students are Hawaiian, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Gettysburg Elementary - 02?
Gettysburg Elementary - 02 has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 12:1.
What grades does Gettysburg Elementary - 02 offer ?
Gettysburg Elementary - 02 offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Gettysburg Elementary - 02 part of?
Gettysburg Elementary - 02 is part of Gettysburg School District 53-1.
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