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Klein Elementary - 08

Q: Is Klein Elementary - 08 a good school?

Klein Elementary - 08 ranks 93 rd of 300 South Dakota elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Public Grades K-8

93^rd

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 300 South Dakota Elementary Schools

Better than 69% of South Dakota elementary schools

Summary

Klein Elementary - 08 is a small public elementary school located in Valentine, Nebraska, serving grades K-8 and part of the Todd County School District 66-1. Despite being one of the smallest schools in the district with only 06 students, Klein Elementary - 08 outperforms the district and the state of Nebraska in several academic areas.

In the 2024-2025 school year, the school had 42.86% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to 13.28% for the district and 50.93% for the state. In Mathematics, 28.57% of students were proficient or better, compared to 4.62% for the district and 43.49% for the state. The school also performed well in Science, with 60% of students proficient or better, compared to 10.17% for the district and 43.63% for the state. Additionally, the school ranked highly for specific student groups, such as male students, multi-racial students, and low socioeconomic status students.

While the school had a high chronic absenteeism rate of 72%, this was significantly lower than the district's rate of 20.2%. The school also has a relatively high spending per student, ranging from $19,233 to $27,429 over the past few years, which may contribute to its academic success. When compared to the nearby schools in the Todd County School District, Klein Elementary - 08 generally outperforms them in academic measures, despite being one of the smallest schools in the district.

Students ?

5.0

Student/teacher ratio ?

100%

Free/discounted lunch ?

28959 299th St
Valentine, SD 69201

(605) 378-3854

District: Todd County School District 66-1

Students who attend Klein Elementary - 08 usually attend:

Middle:	Todd County Middle School - 10
High:	Todd County High School - 01

Racial breakdown:

American Indian:

60.0%

Asian:

20.0%

Two or more races:

20.0%

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At a glance

Strengths

✓Among the top-ranked schools in Todd County School District 66-1

✓Above the South Dakota median (69th percentile)

✓Small classes — about 5 students per teacher

Worth a look

!Some student groups rank well below the school's overall statewide standing

!Mathematics scores 15 pts below the South Dakota average

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school42%

District avg9%

South Dakota avg47%

Elementary school

93^rd of 300

South Dakota public elementary schools ?

Top 31%

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

Middle school

129^th of 246

South Dakota public middle schools ?

Bottom 48%

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

1^st of 7Elementary Schools in the Todd County School District 66-1

142^nd of 147Todd County School District 66-1 among South Dakota districts

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)

Elementary school

Low Socio Economic Status (2025)80th percentile+11 vs school

Multi-racial (2025)79th percentile+10 vs school

Male (2025)72nd percentile+3 vs school

Middle school

Native American (2025)86th percentile+38 vs school

Low Socio Economic Status (2025)72nd percentile+24 vs school

Female (2025)50th percentile~ school

Male (2025)24th percentile-24 vs school

Special Education (2025)18th percentile-29 vs school

By subject vs South Dakota (2024-2025) ?

Science60%+16 vs state

English Language Arts43%-8 vs state

Mathematics29%-15 vs state

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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
Klein Elementary - 08	Public	K-8	28959 299th St	Valentine	69201	Todd County	Todd County School District 66-1	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(605) 378-3854	5	1	5.0		0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (20.0%)	3 (60.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (20.0%)	67.3	93^rd of 300 public elementary schools	69.0%					(n/a)			0.0		0.0	75.0	42.9			100.0		50.0	0.0	28.6	100.0	50.0	60.0
O'Kreek Elementary - 14	Public	K-8	44 School St	O'Kreek	57563	Todd County	Todd County School District 66-1	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(605) 856-3507	27	2	13.5	100.0%	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	27 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	17	259^th of 300 public elementary schools	13.7%					(n/a)	0.0	0.0		33.3	0.0	0.0	8.3	0.0	0.0		33.3	0.0	0.0	8.3		33.3		$19,714	$4,060	$15,654
Littleburg Elementary - 12	Public	K-5	28406 301st St	Valentine	69201	Todd County	Todd County School District 66-1	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(605) 378-3881	0	0	17.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Todd County Elementary - 16	Public	K-5	27011 US Highway 83	Mission	57555	Todd County	Todd County School District 66-1	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(605) 856-3506	511	38	13.5	100.0%	3 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (3.1%)	5 (1.0%)	470 (92.0%)	1 (0.2%)	16 (3.1%)	12	273^rd of 300 public elementary schools	9.0%		2.7	200^th of 201 public elementary schools	0.5%	73	19.5	11.5	17.9				16.3	13.4	11.5	1.5				9.3	9.0			$18,036	$3,897	$14,139
Lakeview Elementary - 09	Public	K-8	26886 299th St	Crookston	69212	Todd County	Todd County School District 66-1	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(605) 429-3339	44	3	14.6	100.0%	6 (13.6%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (9.1%)	0 (0.0%)	32 (72.7%)	1 (2.3%)	1 (2.3%)	25.1	241^st of 300 public elementary schools	19.7%					(n/a)	20.0	40.0	50.0	33.3	50.0	14.3	31.0	20.0	20.0	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0	6.9	25.0	0.0	9.1	$16,932	$3,191	$13,741

Frequently Asked Questions about Klein Elementary - 08

Is Klein Elementary - 08 a good school?

Klein Elementary - 08 ranks 93^rd of 300 South Dakota elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

What is the racial makeup of Klein Elementary - 08?

Students at Klein Elementary - 08 are 60% American Indian, 20% Asian, 20% Two or more races.

What district is Klein Elementary - 08 in?

Todd County School District 66-1

What schools do graduates of Klein Elementary - 08 attend?

Students who attend Klein Elementary - 08 usually go on to attend:

Middle : Todd County Middle School - 10
High : Todd County High School - 01

How many students attend Klein Elementary - 08?

In the 2024-25 school year, 5 students attended Klein Elementary - 08.

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