Serving 347 students in grades 1-4, South Park 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 40-44% (which is approximately equal to the South Dakota state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is equal to the South Dakota state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 34% (majority American Indian).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 1-4
- Enrollment: 347 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 17%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in SD
- Math Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
School Overview
South Park Elementary - 03's student population of 347 students has declined by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 1-4
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
347 students
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
South Park 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 South Park Elementary - 03 is 0.30, 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
#478 out of 619 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
51%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
American Indian
2%
14%
Hispanic
9%
9%
White
83%
66%
Two or more races
6%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)13%
22.5%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
35%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
18%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is South Park Elementary - 03's ranking?
South Park Elementary - 03 is ranked #478 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?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% SD state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% SD state average).
How many students attend South Park Elementary - 03?
347 students attend South Park Elementary - 03.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of South Park Elementary - 03 students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of South Park Elementary - 03?
South Park Elementary - 03 has a student ration of 12:1, which is equal to the South Dakota state average of 12:1.
What grades does South Park Elementary - 03 offer ?
South Park Elementary - 03 offers enrollment in grades 1-4 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is South Park Elementary - 03 part of?
South Park Elementary - 03 is part of Belle Fourche School District 09-1.
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