Gettysburg Elementary - 02

Gettysburg Elementary - 02 is a public elementary school in Gettysburg, SD, part of the Gettysburg School District 53-1. The school serves approximately 97 students in grades Kindergarten – 5th with a student-teacher ratio of 8.8:1. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.3/10, placing it in the 91.3th percentile among SD schools — an above average rating overall.

Students demonstrate 65% proficiency in math and 68% in reading/language arts. The school scores particularly well in school environment (8.7/10). Located in a neighborhood with a median household income of $60,568, where 28% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

The school is situated in a remote rural setting.

With an enrollment of 97 students, Gettysburg Elementary - 02 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 8.8:1, Gettysburg Elementary - 02 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, Gettysburg Elementary - 02 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.