Serving 437 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Terry Redlin Elementary - 11 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 is 20-24% (which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the South Dakota state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 33% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 437 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 71%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in SD
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Terry Redlin Elementary - 11 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Dakota for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Terry Redlin Elementary - 11's student population of 437 students has declined by 19% over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has declined by 19% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
437 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
School Rankings
Terry Redlin Elementary - 11 ranks within the bottom 50% of all 636 schools in South Dakota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Terry Redlin Elementary - 11 is 0.80, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.53. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#579 out of 636 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
42%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
12:1
American Indian
16%
14%
Asian
3%
2%
Hispanic
19%
8%
Black
23%
3%
White
29%
67%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
10%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
62%
31%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
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 Terry Redlin Elementary - 11's ranking?
Terry Redlin Elementary - 11 is ranked #579 out of 636 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?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% SD state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% SD state average).
How many students attend Terry Redlin Elementary - 11?
437 students attend Terry Redlin Elementary - 11.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
29% of Terry Redlin Elementary - 11 students are White, 23% of students are Black, 19% of students are Hispanic, 16% of students are American Indian, 10% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Terry Redlin Elementary - 11?
Terry Redlin Elementary - 11 has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 12:1.
What grades does Terry Redlin Elementary - 11 offer ?
Terry Redlin Elementary - 11 offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Terry Redlin Elementary - 11 part of?
Terry Redlin Elementary - 11 is part of Sioux Falls School District 49-5.
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