Serving 248 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Garretson 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 40-44% (which is approximately equal to the South Dakota state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (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 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 33% (majority American Indian).
Quick Facts (2025-26)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 248 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 12%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in SD
- Math Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
School Overview
Garretson Elementary - 02's student population of 248 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
248 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
Year Founded
1905
School Calendar
Last Day of School
Mon. Jun 1, 2026
School Rankings
Garretson 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 Garretson Elementary - 02 is 0.22, 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
#441 out of 619 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
42%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
12:1
American Indian
3%
14%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
4%
8%
Black
n/a
3%
White
88%
67%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
15%
31%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
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 Garretson Elementary - 02's ranking?
Garretson Elementary - 02 is ranked #441 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?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% SD state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% SD state average).
How many students attend Garretson Elementary - 02?
248 students attend Garretson Elementary - 02.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Garretson Elementary - 02 students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Garretson Elementary - 02?
Garretson Elementary - 02 has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 12:1.
What grades does Garretson Elementary - 02 offer ?
Garretson Elementary - 02 offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Garretson Elementary - 02 part of?
Garretson Elementary - 02 is part of Garretson School District 49-4.
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