Serving 21 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Interior Elementary - 09 ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in South Dakota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≥50% (which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-59% (which is approximately equal to the South Dakota state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 5:1 is lower than the South Dakota state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 33% (majority American Indian).
Quick Facts (2025-26)
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 21 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 5:1
- Minority Enrollment: 86%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in SD
- Math Proficiency: ≥50% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-59% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Interior Elementary - 09 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Dakota for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Interior Elementary - 09's student population of 21 students has declined by 57% over five school years.
The teacher population of 4 teachers has declined by 20% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
21 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
School Calendar
Last Day of School
Mon. May 25, 2026
School Rankings
Interior Elementary - 09 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 Interior Elementary - 09 is 0.40, 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
#317 out of 619 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥50%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
42%
Student-Teacher Ratio
5:1
12:1
American Indian
76%
14%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
10%
8%
Black
n/a
3%
White
14%
67%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
67%
31%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
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 Interior Elementary - 09's ranking?
Interior Elementary - 09 is ranked #317 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?
≥50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% SD state average), while 40-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% SD state average).
How many students attend Interior Elementary - 09?
21 students attend Interior Elementary - 09.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of Interior Elementary - 09 students are American Indian, 14% of students are White, and 10% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Interior Elementary - 09?
Interior Elementary - 09 has a student ration of 5:1, which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 12:1.
What grades does Interior Elementary - 09 offer ?
Interior Elementary - 09 offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Interior Elementary - 09 part of?
Interior Elementary - 09 is part of Kadoka Area School District 35-2.
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