Beta You're viewing our redesigned school page. Prefer the classic layout?

Britton-Hecla Elementary - 02

Q: Is Britton-Hecla Elementary - 02 a good school?

Britton-Hecla Elementary - 02 ranks 153 rd of 300 South Dakota elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Public Grades K-5

153^rd

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 300 South Dakota Elementary Schools

Better than 49% of South Dakota elementary schools

Summary

Britton-Hecla Elementary - 02 is a public elementary school serving 173 students in grades K-5 in Britton, South Dakota. The school is part of the Britton-Hecla School District 45-4, which is ranked 102 out of 147 districts in the state and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Britton-Hecla Elementary - 02 generally performs better than the district and state averages on Smarter Balanced Assessments in English Language Arts and Mathematics, with 5th-grade students standing out with 64% proficiency in ELA and 48% proficiency in Math. The school's performance in Science is also noteworthy, with 60% of 5th graders proficient. However, the school has seen a concerning increase in chronic absenteeism, rising from 9.8% in 2022-2023 to 20.2% in 2024-2025, which is higher than the state average. Additionally, the school's free and reduced lunch rate has increased from 11.43% in 2021-2022 to 18.5% in 2023-2024, indicating a growing population of economically disadvantaged students.

Compared to nearby schools, such as Sunset Colony Elementary - 04 and Westwood Rural Elementary - 05, Britton-Hecla Elementary - 02 performs significantly better on test scores, with lower rates of free and reduced lunch recipients. However, the school has seen a steady decline in its statewide ranking, from 36th out of 206 schools in 2018-2019 to 153rd out of 300 schools in 2024-2025, suggesting it may be facing challenges that are impacting its overall performance.

166

Students ?

10.6

Student/teacher ratio ?

$11,126

Per pupil spending ?

22.9%

Free/discounted lunch ?

759 5th St
Britton, SD 57430

(605) 443-2234

District: Britton-Hecla School District 45-4

Students who attend Britton-Hecla Elementary - 02 usually attend:

Middle:	Britton-Hecla Middle School - 03
High:	Britton-Hecla High School - 01

Racial breakdown:

White:

88.6%

Hispanic:

4.8%

Two or more races:

4.8%

See top rated South Dakota elementary schools

Compare Britton-Hecla Elementary - 02 to nearby elementary schools!

At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Declining — 61st percentile in 2015 → 49th in 2025

Strengths

✓Small classes — about 11 students per teacher

Worth a look

!Ranking has slipped — down 12 percentile points since 2015

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school46%

District avg42%

South Dakota avg47%

153^rd of 300

South Dakota public elementary schools ?

Bottom 49%▼ down 12 pts since 2015

From top 39% (2015) to bottom 49% (2025)

See the entire ranking list of South Dakota Elementary Schools →

★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

1^st of 3Elementary Schools in the Britton-Hecla School District 45-4

102^nd of 147Britton-Hecla School District 45-4 among South Dakota districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

Show full rank history (all student groups)

All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	South Dakota percentile	Rating
2025	53.6	153 of 300	49.0%	★★☆☆☆
2024	40.1	128 of 201	36.3%	★★☆☆☆
2023	44.4	118 of 204	42.2%	★★☆☆☆
2022	53.2	95 of 202	53.0%	★★★☆☆
2021	66.4	62 of 202	69.3%	★★★★☆
2019	74.9	36 of 206	82.5%	★★★★☆
2018	66.6	64 of 204	68.6%	★★★☆☆
2017	64.2	67 of 207	67.6%	★★★☆☆
2016	58.8	92 of 206	55.3%	★★★☆☆
2015	61.4	81 of 209	61.2%	★★★☆☆
2013	62.4	82 of 201	59.2%	★★★☆☆
2012	73.6	40 of 214	81.3%	★★★★☆
2011	73.4	40 of 205	80.5%	★★★★☆
2010	68.5	64 of 206	68.9%	★★★☆☆
2009	79.0	13 of 196	93.4%	★★★★★
2008	81.2	7 of 194	96.4%	★★★★★
2007	78.3	14 of 194	92.8%	★★★★★
2006	70.3	45 of 197	77.2%	★★★★☆
2005	61.9	85 of 194	56.2%	★★★☆☆
2004	59.6	96 of 189	49.2%	★★☆☆☆
2003	74.1	28 of 187	85.0%	★★★★☆

English Language Learner

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	South Dakota percentile	Rating
2025	59.2	43 of 176	75.6%	★★★★☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	South Dakota percentile	Rating
2025	49.9	155 of 291	46.7%	★★☆☆☆
2024	49.9	90 of 165	45.5%	★★☆☆☆
2023	53.5	71 of 154	53.9%	★★★☆☆
2022	52.4	68 of 150	54.7%	★★★☆☆
2021	70.9	38 of 151	74.8%	★★★★☆
2019	78.1	20 of 155	87.1%	★★★★☆
2018	73.5	35 of 163	78.5%	★★★★☆

Hispanic

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	South Dakota percentile	Rating
2025	49.3	66 of 163	59.5%	★★★☆☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	South Dakota percentile	Rating
2025	42.6	144 of 237	39.2%	★★☆☆☆
2019	94.1	6 of 121	95.0%	★★★★★

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	South Dakota percentile	Rating
2025	54.7	141 of 292	51.7%	★★★☆☆
2024	22.1	133 of 161	17.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	32.9	118 of 166	28.9%	★★☆☆☆
2022	55.4	70 of 154	54.5%	★★★☆☆
2021	58.3	65 of 157	58.6%	★★★☆☆
2019	62.5	50 of 160	68.8%	★★★☆☆
2018	57.9	80 of 170	52.9%	★★★☆☆

Multi-racial

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	South Dakota percentile	Rating
2025	70.3	26 of 165	84.2%	★★★★☆

Special Education

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	South Dakota percentile	Rating
2025	39.8	154 of 248	37.9%	★★☆☆☆
2023	68.9	14 of 72	80.6%	★★★★☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	South Dakota percentile	Rating
2025	46.6	172 of 287	40.1%	★★☆☆☆
2024	29.8	142 of 184	22.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	31.5	139 of 185	24.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2022	44.2	113 of 184	38.6%	★★☆☆☆
2021	60.0	71 of 185	61.6%	★★★☆☆
2019	72.1	35 of 191	81.7%	★★★★☆
2018	57.2	80 of 186	57.0%	★★★☆☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

Multi-racial (2025)84th percentile+35 vs school

English Language Learner (2025)76th percentile+27 vs school

Hispanic (2025)60th percentile+11 vs school

Male (2025)52nd percentile+3 vs school

Female (2025)47th percentile~ school

White (2025)40th percentile-9 vs school

Low Socio Economic Status (2025)39th percentile-10 vs school

Special Education (2025)38th percentile-11 vs school

By subject vs South Dakota (2024-2025) ?

Science60%+19 vs state

Mathematics46%~ state avg

English Language Arts42%-9 vs state

★

No ratings yet

Be the first to rate Britton-Hecla Elementary - 02 and help other families decide.

Rate Britton-Hecla Elementary - 02

Have first-hand experience? A quick rating - and a sentence or two about what stands out (teachers, academics, safety, communication) - helps other families know what to expect.

Takes about a minute. We email you a link to verify your review - your address is never shown publicly.

Tap a star to rate

Reviews

No written reviews yet. If you know this school, be the first to share what stands out.

Schools Near Britton-Hecla Elementary - 02

Choose columns to see: Summary School Students/Teachers Ranking Test Scores Finance All

School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				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 (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts 3rd Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts 4th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts 5th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts 6th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts 7th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts 8th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts All Grades	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 3rd Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 4th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 5th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 6th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 7th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 8th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics All Grades	Smarter Balanced Assessments Science 5th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Science 8th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Science All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Britton-Hecla Elementary - 02	Public	K-5	759 5th St	Britton	57430	Marshall County	Britton-Hecla School District 45-4	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(605) 443-2234	166	16	10.6	22.9%	147 (88.6%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (4.8%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.8%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (4.8%)	53.6	153^rd of 300 public elementary schools	49.0%		40.1	128^th of 201 public elementary schools	36.3%	25	35.7	32.4	64.0				42.2	50.0	40.5	48.0				45.6	60.0			$11,126	$808	$10,318
Sunset Colony Elementary - 04	Public	K-8	41632 109th St	Britton	57430	Marshall County	Britton-Hecla School District 45-4	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(605) 448-2234	32	2	18.9	90.6%	32 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	31.9	227^th of 300 public elementary schools	24.3%					(n/a)	0.0	25.0	0.0	40.0	100.0	100.0	37.5	100.0	50.0	33.3	20.0	100.0	50.0	43.8	0.0	50.0	20.0	$11,049	$62	$10,988
Westwood Rural Elementary - 05	Public	K-8	499 Westwood Rd	Britton	57430	Marshall County	Britton-Hecla School District 45-4	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(605) 448-2234	38	2	19.0	92.1%	38 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	32.1	225^th of 300 public elementary schools	25.0%					(n/a)	40.0	25.0	100.0	0.0	50.0	0.0	33.3	40.0	50.0	0.0	0.0	25.0	0.0	27.8	0.0	0.0	0.0	$9,384	$62	$9,323
Newport Colony Elementary - 04	Public	K-8	11796 414th Ave	Claremont	57432	Marshall County	Langford Area School District 45-5	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(605) 493-6454	44	3	15.7	6.8%	44 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	9.3	284^th of 300 public elementary schools	5.3%					(n/a)	14.3	0.0	0.0	33.3	33.3	0.0	12.0	14.3	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0	4.0	0.0	0.0	0.0	$9,315	$00	$9,315
Langford Area Elementary - 02	Public	PK, KG-5	206 Chestnut St	Langford	57454	Marshall County	Langford Area School District 45-5	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(605) 493-6454	111	8	14.7	36.0%	98 (88.3%)	1 (0.9%)	5 (4.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (6.3%)	71.1	74^th of 300 public elementary schools	75.3%		59.7	78^th of 201 public elementary schools	61.2%	4	82.4	52.6	72.2				68.5	52.9	36.8	55.6				48.2	66.7			$11,849	$858	$10,991

Frequently Asked Questions about Britton-Hecla Elementary - 02

What schools do graduates of Britton-Hecla Elementary - 02 attend?

Students who attend Britton-Hecla Elementary - 02 usually go on to attend:

Middle : Britton-Hecla Middle School - 03
High : Britton-Hecla High School - 01

How many students attend Britton-Hecla Elementary - 02?

In the 2024-25 school year, 166 students attended Britton-Hecla Elementary - 02.

What district is Britton-Hecla Elementary - 02 in?

Britton-Hecla School District 45-4

Is Britton-Hecla Elementary - 02 a good school?

Britton-Hecla Elementary - 02 ranks 153^rd of 300 South Dakota elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

What is the racial makeup of Britton-Hecla Elementary - 02?

Students at Britton-Hecla Elementary - 02 are 89% White, 5% Hispanic, 5% Two or more races, 2% American Indian.

Rate Britton-Hecla Elementary - 02!

Other helpful SchoolDigger resources...

Compare to nearby schools

SDSouth Dakota Elementary School Rankings

SDSouth Dakota District Rankings

Schools in Britton, SD

Sign up for updates!

Be the first to know when there is an update for Britton-Hecla Elementary - 02!

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.