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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
Updated
2022-23
Updated 2022-23
About Blunt Elementary - 03
Blunt Elementary - 03 is a public elementary school in Blunt, SD, part of the Agar-Blunt-Onida School District 58-3. The school serves approximately 14 students in grades Pre-K – 4th with a student-teacher ratio of 4.7:1. Students demonstrate 42% proficiency in math and 42% in reading/language arts.
Located in a neighborhood with a median household income of $78,438, where 33% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The school is situated in a remote rural setting.
What Parents Should Know
With an enrollment of 14 students, Blunt Elementary - 03 is a smaller school where families often find a close-knit community atmosphere. Smaller settings can mean more individual attention from teachers and staff, though they may offer fewer extracurricular options than larger schools.
With a student-teacher ratio of 4.7:1, Blunt Elementary - 03 offers a notably low ratio compared to the national average. This typically means smaller class sizes and more opportunities for one-on-one interaction between students and teachers.
Located in a rural area, Blunt Elementary - 03 may involve longer commutes for some families. Rural schools often serve as community anchors and may have smaller class sizes, but parents should consider transportation logistics, after-school program availability, and access to specialized services.
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
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Test Scores SD EDFACTS (2021-22)
Based on 6 test records from SD state assessments. About our data
Proficiency Trend
→ StableAverage 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
Performance Trends
Math proficiency has remained stable from 25% (2019) to 25% (2022). Reading/ELA proficiency has remained stable from 25% (2019) to 25% (2022).
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. Onida Elementary - 04 (rated 9.7/10, 13.6 miles away, in nearby Onida). Another option is Stanley County Elementary - 08 (rated 9.2/10, 21.9 miles away, in nearby Fort Pierre). Additionally, Gettysburg Elementary - 02 (rated 8.3/10, 34.1 miles away, in nearby Gettysburg). 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 | 9.7 |
| Sully Buttes High School - 07 Onida | 13.6 mi | 5.7 |
| Sully Buttes Middle School - 06 Onida | 13.6 mi | 8.9 |
| Kennedy Elementary - 08 Pierre | 18.4 mi | 7.0 |
| Pierre Indian Learning Center Pierre | 19.3 mi | 8.0 |
| Buchanan Elementary - 03 Pierre | 19.4 mi | 7.0 |
| T F Riggs High School - 01 Pierre | 20.0 mi | 6.2 |
| Georgia Morse Middle School - 02 Pierre | 20.5 mi | 4.3 |
| Jefferson Elementary - 06 Pierre | 20.3 mi | 7.2 |
| Stanley County High School - 01 Fort Pierre | 21.9 mi | 4.8 |
| Stanley County Middle School - 02 Fort Pierre | 21.9 mi | 4.9 |
| Stanley County Elementary - 08 Fort Pierre | 21.9 mi | 9.2 |
| Gettysburg Elementary - 02 Gettysburg | 34.1 mi | 8.3 |
| Gettysburg High School - 01 Gettysburg | 34.1 mi | 6.8 |
| Gettysburg Middle School - 03 Gettysburg | 34.1 mi | 5.1 |
| 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
Community Profile
The community surrounding Blunt Elementary - 03 has a median household income of $78,438. It is an area where 33% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The median home value in the area is $179,200, with a median rent of $888/month. The local poverty rate of 3.6% is relatively low. Source: U.S. Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates.
Similar Schools
Schools in the same state with comparable level, size, and ratings
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| BETHESDA LUTHERAN SCHOOL Hot Springs, SD | — |
| Blue Sky Colony - 04 Revillo, SD | — |
| Boulder Colony School - 06 Roscoe, SD | — |
| Brentwood Colony Elementary - 05 Faulkton, SD | — |
| Cameron Colony Elementary - 04 Viborg, SD | — |
| Camrose Colony Elementary - 06 Frankfort, SD | — |
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 the most recent state assessment data, Blunt Elementary - 03 has 41.7% math proficiency and 41.7% reading/ELA proficiency.
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
- County Safety
- Low (118/100K)
FBI UCR 2024. County-level only. Data >1 year old.
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
- Phone
- (605) 258-2617
- Data Year
- 2023–2024
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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