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Elk Mountain School District 16-2

School District · Dewey, South Dakota

Students: 18
Teachers (FTE): 3

Schools

2

1 elem, 1 high

Per-Pupil Spending

$33,455

Student-Teacher Ratio

6:1

How this district compares

Per-pupil spending

$33,455

+$20,785 vs South Dakota median

District size

18 students

Smaller than South Dakota median

About Elk Mountain School District 16-2

Elk Mountain School District 16-2 is a Dewey, South Dakota school district serving 2 schools. The district educates 18 students with a student-teacher ratio of 6:1. The district invests $33,455 per student annually.

In standardized testing, Elk Mountain School District 16-2 students show an average math proficiency of 25.0% and ELA proficiency of 25.0%.

The district includes 1 elementary school , and 1 high school.

District Map

Schools in Elk Mountain School District 16-2, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.

District Average Test Scores

Math Proficiency 25.0%
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ELA Proficiency 25.0%
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Average proficiency across all schools in Elk Mountain School District 16-2 with test data.

Schools in Elk Mountain School District 16-2

2 schools

District Details

State
South Dakota
City
Dewey
Total Enrollment
18
Teachers (FTE)
3
Child Poverty Rate
0.2%
Data Year
2023

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Elk Mountain School District 16-2?

Elk Mountain School District 16-2 has 2 schools in total — 1 elementary, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.

What is the average rating for Elk Mountain School District 16-2?

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What is the per-pupil spending in Elk Mountain School District 16-2?

Elk Mountain School District 16-2 spends $33,455 per student per year.

What is the student-teacher ratio in Elk Mountain School District 16-2?

The average student-teacher ratio in Elk Mountain School District 16-2 is 6:1.

What is the top-rated school in Elk Mountain School District 16-2?

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What are the test scores in Elk Mountain School District 16-2?

Across schools in Elk Mountain School District 16-2 with test data, the average math proficiency is 25.0% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 25.0%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.

How does MySchoolScout rate schools?

MySchoolScout ratings are based on a comprehensive methodology that weighs Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.

Resources

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How We Rate Schools

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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, South Dakota Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.

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