For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 453 students in Elkton School District 05-3. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in South Dakota.
Schools in Elkton School District 05-3 have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the South Dakota public school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the South Dakota public school average of 33% (majority American Indian).
Overview
This School District
This State (SD)
# Schools
5 Schools
734 Schools
# Students
453 Students
146,041 Students
# Teachers
36 Teachers
10,645 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Elkton School District 05-3, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 146 school districts in South Dakota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 80% has increased from 50% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#125 out of 148 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
42%
Graduation Rate
≥80%
82%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.34
0.53
% American Indian
n/a
14%
% Asian
n/a
2%
% Hispanic
17%
8%
% Black
n/a
3%
% White
80%
67%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $13,525 is higher than the state median of $13,121. The school district revenue/student has declined by 8% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,397 is higher than the state median of $12,623. The school district spending/student has declined by 8% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$6 MM
$1,916 MM
Spending
$6 MM
$1,844 MM
Revenue / Student
$13,525
$13,121
Spending / Student
$13,397
$12,623
Best Elkton School District 05-3 Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Newdale Colony Elementary - 04
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
21336 484th Ave
Elkton, SD 57026
(605) 542-2541
Elkton, SD 57026
(605) 542-2541
Grades: K-8
| 27 students
Rank: #22.
Rolland Colony Elementary - 05
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
48088 210th St
White, SD 57276
(605) 542-2541
White, SD 57276
(605) 542-2541
Grades: K-8
| 11 students
Rank: #33.
Elkton Jr. High - 03
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
508 Buffalo St
Elkton, SD 57026
(605) 542-2541
Elkton, SD 57026
(605) 542-2541
Grades: 7-8
| 82 students
Rank: #44.
Elkton High School - 01
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
508 Buffalo St
Elkton, SD 57026
(605) 542-2541
Elkton, SD 57026
(605) 542-2541
Grades: 9-12
| 129 students
Rank: #55.
Elkton Elementary - 02
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
508 Buffalo St
Elkton, SD 57026
(605) 542-2541
Elkton, SD 57026
(605) 542-2541
Grades: PK-6
| 204 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Elkton School District 05-3?
Elkton School District 05-3 manages 5 public schools serving 453 students.
What is the rank of Elkton School District 05-3?
Elkton School District 05-3 is ranked #118 out of 146 school districts in South Dakota (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Elkton School District 05-3?
80% of Elkton School District 05-3 students are White, 17% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Elkton School District 05-3?
Elkton School District 05-3 has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 14:1.
What is Elkton School District 05-3's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,397 is higher than the state median of $12,623. The school district spending/student has declined by 8% over four school years.
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