Serving 287 students in grades Kindergarten-4, Flandreau 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 15-19% (which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is equal to the South Dakota state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 34% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Online School
- Grades: Kindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 287 students
- State Accredited: No
- Live Instruction: No
- Rolling Enrollment: No
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 59%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in SD
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Flandreau Elementary - 04 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Dakota for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Flandreau Elementary - 04's student population of 287 students has grown by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-4
(Primarily virtual)
(Primarily virtual)
Total Students
287 students
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
State Accredited Program
No
Personalized Content
No
Live Instruction
No
Rolling Enrollment
No
Flexible Class Schedule
No
Accelerated Offerings
No
Classes for Credit/Part Time Options
No
Dedicated College Counselor
No
Tutoring/Mentoring
No
Community Clubs/Activities Offered
No
School Calendar
School Motto
Empowering all students to become learners and leaders in a diverse and dynamic world.
School Rankings
Flandreau Elementary - 04 ranks within the bottom 50% of all 619 schools in South Dakota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Flandreau Elementary - 04 is 0.72, 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
#591 out of 619 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
51%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
American Indian
26%
14%
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
21%
9%
Black
n/a
3%
White
41%
66%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
11%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
44%
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 Flandreau Elementary - 04's ranking?
Flandreau Elementary - 04 is ranked #591 out of 619 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?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% SD state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% SD state average).
How many students attend Flandreau Elementary - 04?
287 students attend Flandreau Elementary - 04.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
41% of Flandreau Elementary - 04 students are White, 26% of students are American Indian, 21% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Flandreau Elementary - 04?
Flandreau Elementary - 04 has a student ration of 12:1, which is equal to the South Dakota state average of 12:1.
What grades does Flandreau Elementary - 04 offer ?
Flandreau Elementary - 04 offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-4 (Primarily virtual).
What school district is Flandreau Elementary - 04 part of?
Flandreau Elementary - 04 is part of Flandreau School District 50-3.
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