Longvalley Elementary - 10

Longvalley Elementary - 10 is a small public elementary school serving grades K-8 in Long Valley, South Dakota. With just 26 students, the school is part of the Kadoka Area School District 35-2, which is ranked 51 out of 147 school districts in the state and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Longvalley Elementary - 10 has a mix of strengths and challenges. While the school's student-teacher ratio is low, ranging from 5.1 to 6.4 in recent years, its academic performance has been inconsistent. In 2024-2025, the school's proficiency rates in English Language Arts (42.86%), Mathematics (28.58%), and Science (40%) were below the district and state averages. However, the school's performance varies significantly across grade levels, with some grades performing well above the district and state, while others struggle. Additionally, the school has experienced high rates of chronic absenteeism, ranging from 8.7% to 26.1% in recent years, which is significantly higher than the state average.

The school's diverse student population is an interesting aspect, with a significant proportion of Native American students performing relatively well compared to their peers in the state, while the White student population is struggling significantly. The school's fluctuating per-student spending, ranging from $11,240 to $19,499 per student in recent years, suggests that the school may be allocating resources effectively, but the inconsistent academic performance raises questions about the efficiency of these resource allocations.