Kadoka Elementary School serves 157 students in grades Prekindergarten-8.
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 was lower than the South Dakota state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment was 39% 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 Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
157 students
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
School Rankings
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
12:1
American Indian
39%
14%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
n/a
8%
Black
n/a
3%
White
61%
67%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
39%
31%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
16%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Kadoka Area School District 35-2
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Kadoka Elementary School?
157 students attend Kadoka Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of Kadoka Elementary School students are White, and 39% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Kadoka Elementary School?
Kadoka Elementary School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 12:1.
What grades does Kadoka Elementary School offer ?
Kadoka Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Kadoka Elementary School part of?
Kadoka Elementary School is part of Kadoka Area School District 35-2.
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