Elk Mountain School District 16-2
School District · Dewey, South Dakota
Schools
2
1 elem, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$33,455
Student-Teacher Ratio
6:1
Schools
2
1 elem, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$33,455
Student-Teacher Ratio
6:1
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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 54.8% and ELA proficiency of 51.9%.
The district includes 1 elementary school , and 1 high school.
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Schools in Elk Mountain School District 16-2, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
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 Elementary Schools 1
High Schools 1
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 54.8% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 51.9%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
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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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