Serving 270 students in grades Kindergarten-4, Flandreau Elementary - 04 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 15-19% (which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the South Dakota state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 33% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2025-26)
- School Type: Online School
- Grades: Kindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 270 students
- State Accredited: No
- Live Instruction: No
- Rolling Enrollment: No
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 61%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in SD
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Flandreau Elementary - 04 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Dakota for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Flandreau Elementary - 04's student population of 270 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-4
(Primarily virtual)
(Primarily virtual)
Total Students
270 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
State Accredited Program
No
Personalized Content
No
Live Instruction
No
Rolling Enrollment
No
Flexible Class Schedule
No
Accelerated Offerings
No
Classes for Credit/Part Time Options
No
Dedicated College Counselor
No
Tutoring/Mentoring
No
Community Clubs/Activities Offered
No
School Calendar
School Motto
Empowering all students to become learners and leaders in a diverse and dynamic world.
School Rankings
Flandreau Elementary - 04 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 Flandreau Elementary - 04 is 0.72, which is more 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
#591 out of 619 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
51%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
12:1
American Indian
28%
14%
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
19%
8%
Black
n/a
3%
White
39%
67%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
13%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
36%
31%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Flandreau Elementary - 04's ranking?
Flandreau Elementary - 04 is ranked #591 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?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% SD state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% SD state average).
How many students attend Flandreau Elementary - 04?
270 students attend Flandreau Elementary - 04.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
39% of Flandreau Elementary - 04 students are White, 28% of students are American Indian, 19% of students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Flandreau Elementary - 04?
Flandreau Elementary - 04 has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 12:1.
What grades does Flandreau Elementary - 04 offer ?
Flandreau Elementary - 04 offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-4 (Primarily virtual).
What school district is Flandreau Elementary - 04 part of?
Flandreau Elementary - 04 is part of Flandreau School District 50-3.
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