South Central School District 26-5


Summary:

The South Central 26-5 school district in South Dakota has only one school, South Central Elementary - 03, which serves grades PK-5 with a total enrollment of 58 students.

South Central Elementary - 03 has maintained a consistent 3-star rating from SchoolDigger over the years, despite some fluctuations in its statewide ranking. The school's proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Mathematics are generally higher than the state averages, particularly in 4th and 5th grades, indicating academic strengths in these grade levels. However, the school faces socioeconomic challenges, with a high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, which may impact student learning and achievement.

Despite its small size, South Central Elementary - 03 appears to be well-resourced, with a relatively high per-student spending of $25,950 for the 2023-2024 school year. This suggests a focus on providing the necessary resources and support to address the school's socioeconomic challenges and support student learning. Overall, the school's consistent performance and academic strengths, coupled with the district's efforts to allocate resources, indicate a commitment to providing quality education to the students in the South Central 26-5 area.

District Detail

 401 Birdsell St
Bonesteel, SD 57317

 (605) 654-2314

SchoolDigger Rank:
56th of 147 South Dakota districts

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Grades served: PK, KG-12
Students: 52

Primary Schools: 1
Middle Schools: 0
High Schools: 1
Alternative Schools: 0
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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the South Dakota Department of Education.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.





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