Serving 154 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Viborg-hurley Elementary - 02 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 40-49% (which is approximately equal to the South Dakota state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-49% (which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the South Dakota state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 33% (majority American Indian).
Quick Facts (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 154 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 10%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in SD
- Math Proficiency: 40-49% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-49% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
School Overview
Viborg-hurley Elementary - 02's student population of 154 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 10 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
154 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
First Day of School
Fri. Aug 22, 2025
Last Day of School
Thu. May 28, 2026
Campus Size
20
School Motto
Pride in Excellence
School Mascot
Cougars
School Rankings
Viborg-hurley Elementary - 02 ranks within the bottom 50% of all 619 schools in South Dakota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Viborg-hurley Elementary - 02 is 0.19, which is less 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
#413 out of 619 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
51%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
12:1
American Indian
3%
14%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
4%
8%
Black
n/a
3%
White
90%
67%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
19%
31%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Cougars
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Viborg-hurley Elementary - 02's ranking?
Viborg-hurley Elementary - 02 is ranked #413 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?
40-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% SD state average), while 40-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% SD state average).
How many students attend Viborg-hurley Elementary - 02?
154 students attend Viborg-hurley Elementary - 02.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Viborg-hurley Elementary - 02 students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are American Indian, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Viborg-hurley Elementary - 02?
Viborg-hurley Elementary - 02 has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 12:1.
What grades does Viborg-hurley Elementary - 02 offer ?
Viborg-hurley Elementary - 02 offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Viborg-hurley Elementary - 02 part of?
Viborg-hurley Elementary - 02 is part of Viborg-Hurley School District 60-6.
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