Serving 178 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Stanley County Elementary - 08 ranks in the top 30% 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 65-69% (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 23% 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: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 178 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 23%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in SD
- Math Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-79% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Stanley County Elementary - 08 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Dakota for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Stanley County Elementary - 08's student population of 178 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
178 students
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Stanley County Elementary - 08 ranks within the top 30% of all 619 schools in South Dakota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Stanley County Elementary - 08 is 0.40, 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
#164 out of 619 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-79%
42%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
12:1
American Indian
9%
14%
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
4%
9%
Black
2%
3%
White
77%
66%
Two or more races
7%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)14%
22.5%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
24%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Stanley County Elementary - 08's ranking?
Stanley County Elementary - 08 is ranked #164 out of 619 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% 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 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% SD state average).
How many students attend Stanley County Elementary - 08?
178 students attend Stanley County Elementary - 08.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of Stanley County Elementary - 08 students are White, 9% of students are American Indian, 7% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Stanley County Elementary - 08?
Stanley County Elementary - 08 has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 12:1.
What grades does Stanley County Elementary - 08 offer ?
Stanley County Elementary - 08 offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Stanley County Elementary - 08 part of?
Stanley County Elementary - 08 is part of Stanley County School District 57-1.
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