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Elk Point-Jefferson School District 61-7 ranks among the top 20% of public school district in South Dakota for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 697 students in Elk Point-Jefferson School District 61-7. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in South Dakota.
Public Schools in Elk Point-Jefferson School District 61-7 have an average math proficiency score of 48% (versus the South Dakota public school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the South Dakota public school average of 34% (majority American Indian).
Overview
This School District
This State (SD)
# Schools
3 Schools
727 Schools
# Students
697 Students
146,864 Students
# Teachers
50 Teachers
10,621 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Elk Point-Jefferson School District 61-7, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 146 school districts in South Dakota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 85% has decreased from 90% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#84 out of 148 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
42%
Graduation Rate
85%
82%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.18
0.53
% American Indian
n/a
14%
% Asian
n/a
2%
% Hispanic
5%
9%
% Black
1%
3%
% White
90%
66%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $12,095 in this school district is less than the state median of $13,047. The school district revenue/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $11,112 is less than the state median of $12,552. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$8 MM
$1,916 MM
Spending
$8 MM
$1,844 MM
Revenue / Student
$12,095
$13,047
Spending / Student
$11,112
$12,552
Best Elk Point-Jefferson School District 61-7 Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Elk Point-jefferson High School - 01
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
402 S Douglas St
Elk Point, SD 57025
(605) 356-5901
Elk Point, SD 57025
(605) 356-5901
Gr: 9-12 | 212 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #22.
Elk Point-jefferson Middle School - 03
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
402 S Douglas St
Elk Point, SD 57025
(605) 356-5901
Elk Point, SD 57025
(605) 356-5901
Gr: 6-8 | 151 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #33.
Elk Point-jefferson Elementary - 02
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
500 S Franklin St
Elk Point, SD 57025
(605) 356-5801
Elk Point, SD 57025
(605) 356-5801
Gr: K-5 | 334 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Elk Point-Jefferson School District 61-7?
Elk Point-Jefferson School District 61-7 manages 3 public schools serving 697 students.
What is the rank of Elk Point-Jefferson School District 61-7?
Elk Point-Jefferson School District 61-7 is ranked #78 out of 146 school districts in South Dakota (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of South Dakota school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Elk Point-Jefferson School District 61-7?
90% of Elk Point-Jefferson School District 61-7 students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Elk Point-Jefferson School District 61-7?
Elk Point-Jefferson School District 61-7 has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is equal to the South Dakota state average of 14:1.
What is Elk Point-Jefferson School District 61-7's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $11,112 is less than the state median of $12,552. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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