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Timber Lake Elementary - 02

500 Main St
Timber Lake, SD 57656
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 10%
Serving 198 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Timber Lake Elementary - 02 ranks in the top 10% of all schools in South Dakota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70-74% (which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the South Dakota state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 33% (majority American Indian).

Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 198 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 63%
  • : Top 10% in SD
  • : 70-74% (Top 5%)
  • : 60-64% (Top 30%)
  • : 21-39% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Timber Lake Elementary - 02 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Dakota for:

School Overview

Timber Lake Elementary - 02's student population of 198 students has grown by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has grown by 18% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
198 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers

School Rankings

Timber Lake Elementary - 02 ranks within the top 10% of all 619 schools in South Dakota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Timber Lake Elementary - 02 is 0.51, 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.
This School
State Level (SD)
#51 out of 619 schools
(Top 10%)
70-74%
42%
60-64%
51%
21-39%
42%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
12:1
American Indian
60%
14%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
2%
8%
Black
n/a
3%
White
37%
67%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
0.51
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
34%
31%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
6%
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Timber Lake Elementary - 02's ranking?
Timber Lake Elementary - 02 is ranked #51 out of 619 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in South Dakota.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
70-74% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% SD state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% SD state average).
How many students attend Timber Lake Elementary - 02?
198 students attend Timber Lake Elementary - 02.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of Timber Lake Elementary - 02 students are American Indian, 37% of students are White, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Timber Lake Elementary - 02?
Timber Lake Elementary - 02 has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 12:1.
What grades does Timber Lake Elementary - 02 offer ?
Timber Lake Elementary - 02 offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Timber Lake Elementary - 02 part of?
Timber Lake Elementary - 02 is part of Timber Lake School District 20-3.

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Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 198 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 63%
  • : Top 10%
  • : 70-74% (Top 5%)
  • : 60-64% (Top 30%)
  • : 21-39% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education

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