Serving 514 students in grades Kindergarten-4, Piedmont Valley Elementary - 05 ranks in the top 30% of all schools in South Dakota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 64% (which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is approximately equal to the South Dakota state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the South Dakota state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 34% (majority American Indian).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Kindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 514 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 15%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in SD
- Math Proficiency: 64% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Piedmont Valley Elementary - 05 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Dakota for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
School Overview
Piedmont Valley Elementary - 05's student population of 514 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 37 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-4
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
514 students
Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
Year Founded
2025
School Calendar
School Motto
To Build Knowledge and Skills for Success Today and Tomorrow
School Rankings
Piedmont Valley Elementary - 05 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 Piedmont Valley Elementary - 05 is 0.27, 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
#135 out of 619 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
64%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
51%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
12:1
American Indian
2%
14%
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
6%
9%
Black
n/a
3%
White
85%
66%
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
15%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Piedmont Valley Elementary - 05's ranking?
Piedmont Valley Elementary - 05 is ranked #135 out of 619 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in South Dakota.
What schools are Piedmont Valley Elementary - 05 often compared to?
Piedmont Valley Elementary - 05is often viewed alongside schools like Black Hawk Elementary - 03 by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% SD state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% SD state average).
How many students attend Piedmont Valley Elementary - 05?
514 students attend Piedmont Valley Elementary - 05.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
85% of Piedmont Valley Elementary - 05 students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Piedmont Valley Elementary - 05?
Piedmont Valley Elementary - 05 has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 12:1.
What grades does Piedmont Valley Elementary - 05 offer ?
Piedmont Valley Elementary - 05 offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-4 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Piedmont Valley Elementary - 05 part of?
Piedmont Valley Elementary - 05 is part of Meade School District 46-1.
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