Serving 278 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Groton Area Elementary - 02 ranks in the top 20% 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 55-59% (which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (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 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 34% (majority American Indian).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 278 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 10%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in SD
- Math Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-49% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Groton Area Elementary - 02 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Dakota for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
School Overview
Groton Area Elementary - 02's student population of 278 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
278 students
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
Year Founded
1905
Colors
Blue and Gold
Campus Size
50 acres
School Motto
Truth and Honor
Average Class Size
15 students
School Rankings
Groton Area Elementary - 02 ranks within the top 20% of all 619 schools in South Dakota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Groton Area Elementary - 02 is 0.19, 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
#90 out of 619 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
42%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
12:1
American Indian
1%
14%
Asian
2%
2%
Hispanic
3%
9%
White
90%
66%
Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)8.3%
22.5%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
15%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Wild Boars
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Groton Area Elementary - 02's ranking?
Groton Area Elementary - 02 is ranked #90 out of 619 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in South Dakota.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% SD state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% SD state average).
How many students attend Groton Area Elementary - 02?
278 students attend Groton Area Elementary - 02.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Groton Area Elementary - 02 students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Groton Area Elementary - 02?
Groton Area Elementary - 02 has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 12:1.
What grades does Groton Area Elementary - 02 offer ?
Groton Area Elementary - 02 offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Groton Area Elementary - 02 part of?
Groton Area Elementary - 02 is part of Groton Area School District 06-6.
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