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Alfalfa Valley Elementary School (Closed 2008)

Po Box 730
Philip, SD 57567
Alfalfa Valley Elementary School serves 8 students in grades Kindergarten-8. 
Minority enrollment was 50% of the student body (majority American Indian), which was higher than the South Dakota state average of 33% (majority American Indian).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
8 students
Total Classroom Teachers (05-06)
1 teacher

School Rankings

This School
State Level (SD)
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
12:1
American Indian
50%
14%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
n/a
8%
Black
n/a
3%
White
50%
67%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
0.51
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Haakon School District 27-1
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Alfalfa Valley Elementary School?
8 students attend Alfalfa Valley Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Alfalfa Valley Elementary School students are American Indian, and 50% of students are White.
What grades does Alfalfa Valley Elementary School offer ?
Alfalfa Valley Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Alfalfa Valley Elementary School part of?
Alfalfa Valley Elementary School is part of Haakon School District 27-1.

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