Serving 93 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Edgemont Elementary - 03 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 25-29% (which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the South Dakota state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 34% (majority American Indian).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 93 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Minority Enrollment: 16%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in SD
- Math Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Edgemont Elementary - 03 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Dakota for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Edgemont Elementary - 03's student population of 93 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 11 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
93 students
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
Colors
Red and White
School Calendar
School Rankings
Edgemont Elementary - 03 ranks within the bottom 50% of all 619 schools in South Dakota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Edgemont Elementary - 03 is 0.29, 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
#528 out of 619 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
42%
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
12:1
American Indian
6%
14%
Hispanic
5%
9%
White
84%
66%
Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)17.2%
22.5%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
41%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Edgemont Elementary - 03's ranking?
Edgemont Elementary - 03 is ranked #528 out of 619 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in South Dakota.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% SD state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% SD state average).
How many students attend Edgemont Elementary - 03?
93 students attend Edgemont Elementary - 03.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of Edgemont Elementary - 03 students are White, 6% of students are American Indian, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Edgemont Elementary - 03?
Edgemont Elementary - 03 has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 12:1.
What grades does Edgemont Elementary - 03 offer ?
Edgemont Elementary - 03 offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Edgemont Elementary - 03 part of?
Edgemont Elementary - 03 is part of Edgemont School District 23-1.
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