Serving 372 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Sioux Valley Elementary - 02 ranks in the top 50% of all schools in South Dakota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the South Dakota state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 9% 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: 372 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 9%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in SD
- Math Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
School Overview
Sioux Valley Elementary - 02's student population of 372 students has grown by 21% over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has grown by 18% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
372 students
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Sioux Valley Elementary - 02 ranks within the top 50% of all 619 schools in South Dakota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sioux Valley Elementary - 02 is 0.17, 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
#230 out of 619 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
42%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
12:1
American Indian
1%
14%
Hispanic
5%
9%
White
91%
66%
Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)3.8%
22.5%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
6%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sioux Valley Elementary - 02's ranking?
Sioux Valley Elementary - 02 is ranked #230 out of 619 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in South Dakota.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% SD state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% SD state average).
How many students attend Sioux Valley Elementary - 02?
372 students attend Sioux Valley Elementary - 02.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Sioux Valley Elementary - 02 students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Sioux Valley Elementary - 02?
Sioux Valley Elementary - 02 has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 12:1.
What grades does Sioux Valley Elementary - 02 offer ?
Sioux Valley Elementary - 02 offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Sioux Valley Elementary - 02 part of?
Sioux Valley Elementary - 02 is part of Sioux Valley School District 05-5.
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