Elementary Schools in Elk Mountain School District 16-2

Summary:

Elk Mountain School District 16-2 in South Dakota is home to a single elementary school, Elk Mountain Elementary - 01, which serves a small student population of just 17 students. Despite its small size, the school stands out as a high-performing institution, ranking in the top 25% of elementary schools statewide and earning a 4-out-of-5-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Elk Mountain Elementary - 01 consistently outperforms the state averages in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science, with proficiency rates ranging from 33.33% to 100% across different grade levels. The school's exceptional academic performance is likely attributed to its high spending of $34,953 per student and a very low student-teacher ratio of 6.1 to 1, which suggests a high level of individualized attention and support for students. However, the school's chronic absenteeism rate of 20.2% is an area that could be improved to further enhance its overall performance.

Overall, Elk Mountain School District 16-2 is home to a standout elementary school that is providing an exceptional educational experience for its small student population. Elk Mountain Elementary - 01 is a shining example of a well-resourced and high-performing institution that is consistently outpacing the state in academic achievement.

District Detail

10222 Valley Rd
Edgemont, SD 57735

(605) 749-2258

SchoolDigger Rank:
26^th of 147 South Dakota districts

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Grades served: PK, KG-12
Students: 16

Primary Schools: 1
Middle Schools: 0
High Schools: 1
Alternative Schools: 0

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking ()				Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts (2025)				Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics (2025)				Smarter Balanced Assessments Science (2025)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2025)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score ()	Statewide Rank ()	State Percentile ()	Rank Change from Previous Year	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts 4th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts 5th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts 7th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts All Grades	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 4th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 5th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 7th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics All Grades	Smarter Balanced Assessments Science 5th Grade	Total
Elk Mountain Elementary - 01	Public	PK, KG-8	10222 Valley Rd	Dewey	57735	Custer County	Elk Mountain School District 16-2	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(605) 673-2258	14	2	6.7		14 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	70.7	76^th of 300 public elementary schools	74.7%					(n/a)	33.3	100.0	66.7	57.1	66.7	100.0	66.7	71.4	100.0

Districts nearby

District	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
Custer School District 16-1	21.18 mi	6	58^th
Hill City School District 51-2	27.19 mi	3	31^st
Edgemont School District 23-1	28.57 mi	2	126^th
Hot Springs School District 23-2	32.02 mi	3	86^th
Lead-Deadwood School District 40-1	42.58 mi	4	106^th

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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.