Serving 342 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Journey Elementary - 05 ranks in the top 30% of all schools in South Dakota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is approximately equal to 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 17% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 33% (majority American Indian).
Quick Facts (2025-26)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 342 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 17%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in SD
- Math Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
School Overview
Journey Elementary - 05's student population of 342 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
342 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
School Rankings
Journey Elementary - 05 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 Journey Elementary - 05 is 0.31, 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
#168 out of 619 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
42%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
12:1
American Indian
2%
14%
Asian
2%
2%
Hispanic
5%
8%
Black
5%
3%
White
83%
67%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
4%
31%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
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 Journey Elementary - 05's ranking?
Journey Elementary - 05 is ranked #168 out of 619 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in South Dakota.
What schools are Journey Elementary - 05 often compared to?
Journey Elementary - 05is often viewed alongside schools like Endeavor Elementary - 07, Explorer Elementary - 04 by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% SD state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% SD state average).
How many students attend Journey Elementary - 05?
342 students attend Journey Elementary - 05.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of Journey Elementary - 05 students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are American Indian, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Journey Elementary - 05?
Journey Elementary - 05 has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 12:1.
What grades does Journey Elementary - 05 offer ?
Journey Elementary - 05 offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Journey Elementary - 05 part of?
Journey Elementary - 05 is part of Harrisburg School District 41-2.
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