Hermosa Elementary - 04

Hermosa Elementary - 04 is a charming rural elementary school nestled in Hermosa, South Dakota. Serving kindergarten through sixth grade students, the school boasts an enrollment of 175 pupils and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 11.7:1 with 15 full-time equivalent teachers on staff. Despite its modest MySchoolScout Rating of 4.3 out of 10 and state ranking of #426 out of 586 schools in South Dakota (which places it around the 28th percentile), Hermosa Elementary focuses on providing a supportive environment for student development, with room for academic growth in areas like ELA/Reading and Math, where only 42% and 30% of students respectively are proficient or above.

The school's setting is tranquil and rural, offering a close-knit community atmosphere that encourages engagement between parents, teachers, and students.

With an enrollment of 175 students, Hermosa Elementary - 04 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.

Located in a rural area, Hermosa Elementary - 04 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.