Serving 345 students in grades Kindergarten-4, Inspiration Elementary - 08 ranks in the top 5% of all schools in South Dakota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65-69% (which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75-79% (which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the South Dakota state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 34% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Kindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 345 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 31%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in SD
- Math Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 75-79% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Inspiration Elementary - 08 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Dakota for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Diversity
School Overview
Inspiration Elementary - 08's student population of 345 students has grown by 46% over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has grown by 35% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-4
Total Students
345 students
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
School Rankings
Inspiration Elementary - 08 ranks within the top 5% of all 619 schools in South Dakota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Inspiration Elementary - 08 is 0.50, 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
#26 out of 619 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
51%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
12:1
American Indian
2%
14%
Asian
5%
2%
Hispanic
9%
9%
Black
11%
3%
White
69%
66%
Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
17%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Inspiration Elementary - 08's ranking?
Inspiration Elementary - 08 is ranked #26 out of 619 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in South Dakota.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
65-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% SD state average), while 75-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% SD state average).
How many students attend Inspiration Elementary - 08?
345 students attend Inspiration Elementary - 08.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of Inspiration Elementary - 08 students are White, 11% of students are Black, 9% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Inspiration Elementary - 08?
Inspiration Elementary - 08 has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 12:1.
What grades does Inspiration Elementary - 08 offer ?
Inspiration Elementary - 08 offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-4
What school district is Inspiration Elementary - 08 part of?
Inspiration Elementary - 08 is part of Brandon Valley School District 49-2.
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