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Elk Mountain School District 16-2 ranks among the top 20% of public school district in South Dakota for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 18 students in Elk Mountain School District 16-2.
Public Schools in Elk Mountain School District 16-2 have a diversity score of 0.00, which is less than the South Dakota public school average of 0.53.
Minority enrollment is 0% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the South Dakota public school average of 33% (majority American Indian).
Overview
This School District
This State (SD)
# Schools
2 Schools
734 Schools
# Students
18 Students
146,041 Students
# Teachers
3 Teachers
10,645 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
6:1
6:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)<50%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)<50%
54%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.00
0.53
% American Indian
n/a
14%
% Asian
n/a
2%
% Hispanic
n/a
8%
% Black
n/a
3%
% White
100%
67%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
Total Revenue
$418,000
$1,916 MM
Spending
$321,000
$1,844 MM
Best Elk Mountain School District 16-2 Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Elk Mountain Elementary - 01
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
10222 Valley Rd
Edgemont, SD 57735
(605) 673-2258
Edgemont, SD 57735
(605) 673-2258
Grades: PK-8
| 17 students
Rank: n/an/a
10222 Valley Rd
Edgemont, SD 57735
(605) 749-2258
Edgemont, SD 57735
(605) 749-2258
Grades: 9-12
| 1 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Elk Mountain School District 16-2?
Elk Mountain School District 16-2 manages 2 public schools serving 18 students.
What is the racial composition of students in Elk Mountain School District 16-2?
100% of Elk Mountain School District 16-2 students are White.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Elk Mountain School District 16-2?
Elk Mountain School District 16-2 has a student/teacher ratio of 6:1, which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 14:1.
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