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Blunt Elementary - 03
Elementary School · Agar-Blunt-Onida School District 58-3
PO Box 207, Blunt, SD 57522
Enrollment
14
Student-Teacher
4.7:1
Grades
Pre-K – 4th
Enrollment
14
Student-Teacher
4.7:1
Grades
Pre-K – 4th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
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Blunt Elementary - 03
Elementary School in Blunt · grades Pre-K – 4th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.
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About Blunt Elementary - 03
Blunt Elementary - 03 is a public elementary school in Blunt, SD, part of Agar-Blunt-Onida School District 58-3. Blunt Elementary - 03 serves approximately 14 students, and covers grades Pre-K-4th, and has a 4.7:1 student-teacher ratio. MySchoolScout does not publish a rating for this profile because there is not enough verified data to rate it fairly.
Structured state assessment records for Blunt Elementary - 03 show 49% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 50% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022). Based on limited data: 0% component coverage.
What Parents Should Know
At 14 students, Blunt Elementary - 03 is on the smaller side. That usually buys more individual attention and teachers who know every kid by name, with the trade-off of fewer electives and extracurriculars than a larger school can staff. Ask what activities it actually offers.
At 4.7:1 students to teachers, Blunt Elementary - 03 sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.
Blunt Elementary - 03 sits in a rural area, which can mean longer drives for some families. Rural schools are often community anchors with smaller classes, but check transportation, after-school options, and access to specialized services before you commit.
School Profile
Limited Data- Grades
- Pre-K – 4th
- Enrollment
- 14 students
- Type
- Public
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 4.7:1
- Address
- PO Box 207, Blunt, SD 57522
- Website
- abo.k12.sd.us
- Phone
- (605) 258-2617
- Data Year
- SY 2022-23
Why doesn't this school have a score?
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Test Scores SD EDFACTS (2021-22)
Based on 26 test records from SD state assessments. About our data
Proficiency Trend
↓ DecliningAverage proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: N/A.
Funding & Resources
Location
PO Box 207, Blunt, SD 57522
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Blunt Elementary - 03 may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Stanley County Elementary - 08 (rated 8.5/10, 21.9 miles away, in nearby Fort Pierre). Another option is Gettysburg Elementary - 02 (rated 8.5/10, 34.1 miles away, in nearby Gettysburg). Additionally, Pierre Indian Learning Center (rated 8.2/10, 19.3 miles away, in nearby Pierre). For more schools in Blunt, see our Blunt schools guide .
Nearby Schools
16 within 36.5 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Onida Elementary - 04 Onida | 13.6 mi | 7.3 |
| Sully Buttes High School - 07 Onida | 13.6 mi | 8.0 |
| Sully Buttes Middle School - 06 Onida | 13.6 mi | 6.1 |
| Kennedy Elementary - 08 Pierre | 18.4 mi | 8.0 |
| Pierre Indian Learning Center Pierre | 19.3 mi | 8.2 |
| Buchanan Elementary - 03 Pierre | 19.4 mi | 6.9 |
| T F Riggs High School - 01 Pierre | 20.0 mi | 6.1 |
| Georgia Morse Middle School - 02 Pierre | 20.5 mi | 5.4 |
| Jefferson Elementary - 06 Pierre | 20.3 mi | 5.5 |
| Stanley County High School - 01 Fort Pierre | 21.9 mi | 5.6 |
| Stanley County Middle School - 02 Fort Pierre | 21.9 mi | 5.5 |
| Stanley County Elementary - 08 Fort Pierre | 21.9 mi | 8.5 |
| Gettysburg Elementary - 02 Gettysburg | 34.1 mi | 8.5 |
| Gettysburg High School - 01 Gettysburg | 34.1 mi | 7.7 |
| Gettysburg Middle School - 03 Gettysburg | 34.1 mi | 8.0 |
| Lower Brule Day School Lower Brule | 36.5 mi | — |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 57522 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$78,438
Median Home Value
$179,200
Median Rent
$888/mo
Population
474
College Educated
32.8%
Homeownership
58.6%
Poverty Rate
3.6%
Median Age
37.5
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Blunt Elementary - 03
What grades does Blunt Elementary - 03 serve?
Blunt Elementary - 03 serves students in grades Pre-K through 4th.
How many students attend Blunt Elementary - 03?
Blunt Elementary - 03 has an enrollment of approximately 14 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Blunt Elementary - 03?
The student-teacher ratio at Blunt Elementary - 03 is 4.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
What are the test scores at Blunt Elementary - 03?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Blunt Elementary - 03 has 49% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 50% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Blunt Elementary - 03 a charter school?
No, Blunt Elementary - 03 is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Blunt Elementary - 03 a Title I school?
No, Blunt Elementary - 03 is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Blunt Elementary - 03?
50.0% of students at Blunt Elementary - 03 qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
Neighborhood Context
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 4th
- Enrollment
- 14
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 4.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 3
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 50.0%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Hughes County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 57.1%
- Phone
- (605) 258-2617
Resources & Links
District
Agar-Blunt-Onida School District 58-3- District Enrollment
- 229
- Schools in District
- 4
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $20,411
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