Serving 180 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Lyman 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 40-44% (which is approximately equal to the South Dakota state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the South Dakota state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 33% (majority American Indian).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 180 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 48%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in SD
- Math Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-59% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Lyman Elementary - 04 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Dakota for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Lyman Elementary - 04's student population of 180 students has grown by 71% over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has grown by 72% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
180 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
School Rankings
Lyman Elementary - 04 ranks within the bottom 50% of all 636 schools in South Dakota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Lyman Elementary - 04 is 0.56, 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
#447 out of 636 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
42%
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
12:1
American Indian
42%
14%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
n/a
8%
Black
n/a
3%
White
52%
67%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
37%
31%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
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 Lyman Elementary - 04's ranking?
Lyman Elementary - 04 is ranked #447 out of 636 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?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% SD state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% SD state average).
How many students attend Lyman Elementary - 04?
180 students attend Lyman Elementary - 04.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of Lyman Elementary - 04 students are White, 42% of students are American Indian, and 6% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lyman Elementary - 04?
Lyman Elementary - 04 has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 12:1.
What grades does Lyman Elementary - 04 offer ?
Lyman Elementary - 04 offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Lyman Elementary - 04 part of?
Lyman Elementary - 04 is part of Lyman School District 42-1.
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