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#414 of 574 schools in SD

He Dog Elementary - 05

Elementary School · Todd County School District 66-1

PO Box 260, Parmelee, SD 57566

Last updated: July 2026

Enrollment

200

Student-Teacher

18.2:1

Score

5.2

Grades

Kindergarten – 8th

Enrollment

200

Student-Teacher

18.2:1

Score

5.2

Grades

Kindergarten – 8th

Data vintage
2022-23

Data vintage2022-23

How this school compares

South Dakota schools

#414 of 574

In district

#3 of 8

Todd County School District 66-1

Academic growth

8.7 / 10

Excellent

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About He Dog Elementary - 05

He Dog Elementary - 05 is a public elementary school in Parmelee, SD, part of Todd County School District 66-1. He Dog Elementary - 05 serves approximately 200 students, and covers grades Kindergarten-8th, and has a 18.2:1 student-teacher ratio. He Dog Elementary - 05 has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.2 out of 10 and ranks #414 of 574 schools in SD.

Structured state assessment records for He Dog Elementary - 05 show 4% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 11% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

How it comparesOn par with district

5.2

This school 5.2 · Average
District avg 5.1
SD avg 6.1

What Parents Should Know

Test scores at He Dog Elementary - 05 sit below average, but its growth scores are strong: students here make above-average progress year over year. The raw numbers haven't caught up, but a school that keeps moving kids forward is doing the harder, more important work.

He Dog Elementary - 05 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.

86% of students at He Dog Elementary - 05 were chronically absent in the 2022-23 school year, above the national average. Chronic absenteeism means missing 15 or more school days, and at high rates it drags on classroom pacing for everyone. Ask what the school does to help families get kids to class consistently.

Score Breakdown

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics

Student Progress8.7Excellent50%

Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.

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Years of Data11

Annual Change-1.21 pts/yr

Data Period2009–2022

TrendDeclining

Academics1.7Needs Improvement30%

Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.

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Math Proficiency2.5% (2022 EdFacts)

Reading/ELA Proficiency2.5% (2022 EdFacts)

Overall Proficiency3% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)

Expected (poverty-adj.)24% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)

vs. Expected-21.3 pts

Adjusted Percentile3th

Resources & Environment1.9Needs Improvement20%

Student-teacher ratio, per-pupil spending, and attendance.

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Student-Teacher Ratio18.2:1

Per-Pupil Spending$16,832

Chronic Absenteeism85.5%

He Dog Elementary - 05 — Students at He Dog Elementary - 05 score 2% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 24%).

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Equity & Diversity

Shown separately, not included in overall score

Free/Reduced Lunch

100%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

Test Scores SD EDFACTS (2021-22)

Math Proficiency 3.9% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)

School

State

N/A

ELA Proficiency 11.0% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)

School

State

N/A

Based on 22 test records from SD state assessments. About our data

Proficiency Trend

→ Stable

Average proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.

2009

Math

ELA

15%

2010

Math

ELA

24.5%

2011

Math

ELA

24.5%

2012

Math

ELA

34.5%

2014

Math

ELA

2015

Math

ELA

2016

Math

2.5%

ELA

2.5%

2017

Math

2.5%

ELA

2.5%

2018

Math

2.5%

ELA

2.5%

2019

Math

2.5%

ELA

2.5%

2022

Math

2.5%

ELA

2.5%

Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 8.7/10.

How He Dog Elementary - 05 Compares

See how He Dog Elementary - 05 performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.

Overall Score

5.2/10

28th percentile in SD

Academic

1.7/10

Needs Improvement

Growth

8.7/10

Excellent

Environment

1.9/10

Needs Improvement

Funding & Resources

Free/Reduced Lunch

Students eligible for subsidized meals

100%

Teaching Staff

18:1 student-teacher ratio

11 teachers

Chronic Absenteeism

Students missing 15+ days per year (SY 2022-23)

85.5%

Location

PO Box 260, Parmelee, SD 57566

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering He Dog Elementary - 05 may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. SAPA UN CATHOLIC ACADEMY ELEMENTARY (rated 8.1/10, 13.4 miles away, in nearby Saint Francis), which scores notably higher. Another option is Norris Elementary - 08 (rated 6.7/10, 13.9 miles away, in nearby White River), which scores notably higher. Additionally, White River Elementary - 02 (rated 6.5/10, 24.5 miles away, in nearby White River), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Parmelee, see our Parmelee schools guide .

Nearby Schools

19 within 26.6 mi

School	Distance	Enrollment	Rating
Spring Creek Elementary - 07 St. Francis	12.5 mi	60	5.7
Rosebud Elementary - 04 Rosebud	11.2 mi	294	4.3
SAPA UN CATHOLIC ACADEMY ELEMENTARY Saint Francis	13.4 mi	43	8.1
Norris Elementary - 08 White River	13.9 mi	46	6.7
St. Francis Indian School St. Francis	13.5 mi	594	—
CODY-KILGORE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Kilgore	25.4 mi	67	4.7
Lakeview Elementary - 09 Crookston	22.0 mi	40	4.2
Resource Center - 11 Mission	20.2 mi	6	—
Todd County Achievement High School - 17 Mission	20.2 mi	39	3.3
Todd County Achievement Middle School - 18 Mission	20.2 mi	14	—
Todd County High School - 01 Mission	20.3 mi	471	5.2
Todd County Elementary - 16 Mission	20.4 mi	509	6.1
Todd County Middle School - 10 Mission	20.4 mi	373	4.3
CODY-KILGORE HIGH SCHOOL Cody	26.7 mi	56	8.3
CODY-KILGORE MIDDLE SCHOOL Cody	26.7 mi	34	4.8
White River High School - 01 White River	24.5 mi	118	7.2
White River Middle School - 04 White River	24.5 mi	88	5.8
White River Elementary - 02 White River	24.5 mi	164	6.5
Longvalley Elementary - 10 Kadoka	26.6 mi	26	—

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 57566 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$16,553

Median Home Value

$10,300

Median Rent

$498/mo

Population

1,136

College Educated

3.4%

Homeownership

25.3%

Poverty Rate

70.2%

Median Age

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about He Dog Elementary - 05

What grades does He Dog Elementary - 05 serve?

He Dog Elementary - 05 serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.

How many students attend He Dog Elementary - 05?

He Dog Elementary - 05 has an enrollment of approximately 200 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at He Dog Elementary - 05?

The student-teacher ratio at He Dog Elementary - 05 is 18.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does He Dog Elementary - 05 rank in SD?

He Dog Elementary - 05 ranks #414 of 574 schools in SD.

What is He Dog Elementary - 05's MySchoolScout rating?

He Dog Elementary - 05 has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.2 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 He Dog Elementary - 05?

Based on loaded state assessment records, He Dog Elementary - 05 has 4% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 11% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is He Dog Elementary - 05 a charter school?

No, He Dog Elementary - 05 is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is He Dog Elementary - 05 a Title I school?

No, He Dog Elementary - 05 is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for He Dog Elementary - 05?

100.0% of students at He Dog Elementary - 05 qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.