Serving 294 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Rosebud Elementary - 04 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 ≤5% (which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤5% (which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the South Dakota state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% 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-5
- Enrollment: 294 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in SD
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Rosebud Elementary - 04 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Dakota for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Rosebud Elementary - 04's student population of 294 students has grown by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has grown by 16% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(Exclusively virtual)
(Exclusively virtual)
Total Students
294 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
Year Founded
1905
School Calendar
Last Day of School
Mon. May 25, 2026
School Rankings
Rosebud Elementary - 04 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 Rosebud Elementary - 04 is 0.02, 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
#613 out of 619 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
42%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
12:1
American Indian
99%
14%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
n/a
8%
Black
n/a
3%
White
1%
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
100%
31%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (08-09)
11%
9%
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 Rosebud Elementary - 04's ranking?
Rosebud Elementary - 04 is ranked #613 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?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% SD state average), while ≤5% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% SD state average).
How many students attend Rosebud Elementary - 04?
294 students attend Rosebud Elementary - 04.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
99% of Rosebud Elementary - 04 students are American Indian, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Rosebud Elementary - 04?
Rosebud Elementary - 04 has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 12:1.
What grades does Rosebud Elementary - 04 offer ?
Rosebud Elementary - 04 offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (Exclusively virtual).
What school district is Rosebud Elementary - 04 part of?
Rosebud Elementary - 04 is part of Todd County School District 66-1.
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