Serving 383 students in grades 2-5, Jolley Elementary - 04 ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in South Dakota for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 38% (which was lower than the South Dakota state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 51% (which was equal to the South Dakota state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 was higher than the South Dakota state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment was 25% of the student body (majority American Indian and Hispanic), which was lower than the South Dakota state average of 33% (majority American Indian).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 2-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
383 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
School Rankings
Overall Testing Rank
#377 out of 619 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
42%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
12:1
American Indian
8%
14%
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
6%
8%
Black
2%
3%
White
75%
67%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
28%
31%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Jolley Elementary - 04's ranking?
Jolley Elementary - 04 is ranked #377 out of 619 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in South Dakota.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
38% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% SD state average), while 51% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% SD state average).
How many students attend Jolley Elementary - 04?
383 students attend Jolley Elementary - 04.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of Jolley Elementary - 04 students are White, 8% of students are American Indian, 8% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Jolley Elementary - 04?
Jolley Elementary - 04 has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 12:1.
What grades does Jolley Elementary - 04 offer ?
Jolley Elementary - 04 offers enrollment in grades 2-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Jolley Elementary - 04 part of?
Jolley Elementary - 04 is part of Vermillion School District 13-1.
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