Serving 74 students in grades Kindergarten-4, Jones County Elementary - 02 ranks in the top 30% 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 70-79% (which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-59% (which is approximately equal to 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 21% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 34% (majority American Indian).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Kindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 74 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 21%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in SD
- Math Proficiency: 70-79% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-59% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Jones County Elementary - 02 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Dakota for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
School Overview
Jones County Elementary - 02's student population of 74 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 8 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-4
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
74 students
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
School Calendar
School Motto
Our mission at Jones County School District is to create a learning environment in which every individual is empowered to reach their full potential.
School Rankings
Jones County Elementary - 02 ranks within the top 30% of all 619 schools in South Dakota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Jones County Elementary - 02 is 0.35, 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
#172 out of 619 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-79%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
51%
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
12:1
American Indian
4%
14%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
1%
9%
Black
n/a
3%
White
79%
66%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
16%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
41%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
19%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Coyotes
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Jones County Elementary - 02's ranking?
Jones County Elementary - 02 is ranked #172 out of 619 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in South Dakota.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
70-79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% SD state average), while 40-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% SD state average).
How many students attend Jones County Elementary - 02?
74 students attend Jones County Elementary - 02.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of Jones County Elementary - 02 students are White, 16% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Jones County Elementary - 02?
Jones County Elementary - 02 has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 12:1.
What grades does Jones County Elementary - 02 offer ?
Jones County Elementary - 02 offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-4 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Jones County Elementary - 02 part of?
Jones County Elementary - 02 is part of Jones County School District 37-3.
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