Platte Elementary School serves 177 students in grades Prekindergarten-6.
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 was higher than the South Dakota state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment was 1% of the student body (majority Asian), which was lower than the South Dakota state average of 33% (majority American Indian).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
177 students
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
School Rankings
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
14%
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
n/a
8%
Black
n/a
3%
White
99%
67%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
17%
31%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Platte - Geddes School District 11-5
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Platte Elementary School?
177 students attend Platte Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
99% of Platte Elementary School students are White, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Platte Elementary School?
Platte Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 12:1.
What grades does Platte Elementary School offer ?
Platte Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Platte Elementary School part of?
Platte Elementary School is part of Platte - Geddes School District 11-5.
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