Excellent
#45 of 574 schools in SD
Top 8% in state
Faulkton Elementary - 02
Elementary School · Faulkton Area Schools 24-4 · Faulkton, SD
A Faulkton Area Schools 24-4 elementary school where students score 20 points above what's typical for similar communities.
PO Box 308, Faulkton, SD 57438
- Math 65% proficient (2022)
- Reading 75% proficient (2022)
- 11.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Faulkton Elementary - 02 score 70% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 49%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. SD average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 18 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 70% recently.
Show all 13 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 76% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 78% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 26 test records from SD state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
22.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Faulkton Elementary - 02 sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 31Car-Dependent
- Bike 38Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$72,847
Median home value
$116,400
Median rent
$791/mo
College educated
24.6%
Homeownership
73.1%
Poverty rate
20.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 57438; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 in Faulkton Area Schools 24-4
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blumengard Colony Elementary - 06Enrollment path unverified | 5.4 | K–8 | Not available | 34 | Compare → |
| Brentwood Colony Elementary - 05Enrollment path unverified | Not rated | K–8 | Not available | 19 | Compare → |
| Thunderbird Colony Elementary - 10Enrollment path unverified | 8.5 | K–8 | Not available | 32 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Faulkton Area Schools 24-4
- Schools in district
- 7
- Rank in district
- #1 of 5
- District spending per student
- $12,427NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 13.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Faulkton Elementary - 02 is listed in Faulkton Area Schools 24-4; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Faulkton Elementary - 02
Faulkton Elementary - 02 is a public elementary school in Faulkton, SD, part of Faulkton Area Schools 24-4, serving approximately 175 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 11.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.5 out of 10 and ranks #45 of 574 schools in SD. State assessment records show 76% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 78% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Faulkton Elementary - 02
What grades does Faulkton Elementary - 02 serve?
Faulkton Elementary - 02 serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Faulkton Elementary - 02?
Faulkton Elementary - 02 has an enrollment of approximately 175 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Faulkton Elementary - 02?
The student-teacher ratio at Faulkton Elementary - 02 is 11.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Faulkton Elementary - 02 rank in SD?
Faulkton Elementary - 02 ranks #45 of 574 schools in SD.
What is Faulkton Elementary - 02's MySchoolScout rating?
Faulkton Elementary - 02 has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.5 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Faulkton Elementary - 02?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Faulkton Elementary - 02 has 76% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 78% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Faulkton Elementary - 02 a charter school?
No, Faulkton Elementary - 02 is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Faulkton Elementary - 02 a Title I school?
No, Faulkton Elementary - 02 is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Faulkton Elementary - 02?
22.9% of students at Faulkton Elementary - 02 qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 175
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 15
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Faulk County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 5.7%
- Phone
- (605) 598-6266
- Area population (ZIP 57438)
- 983
- Area median age
- 40.1
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 57438; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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