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#39 of 56 private schools in SD

Holy Trinity Catholic Elementary School

Elementary School · Huron, SD

A private elementary school in Huron, SD serving grades Pre-K – 5th.

Private

425 21ST ST SW, Huron, SD 57350

  • 12.8:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Preliminary

What this rating measures

This rating reflects classroom size, instructional time, student diversity, community resources, and school characteristics. Private schools are ranked against other private schools in SD.

Classroom Attention
?Student-teacher ratio calibrated against other private schools. Lower ratios mean more individual attention. (30% of overall score)
C+3.7 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio12.8:1
Instructional Commitment
?Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
C2.8 / 10
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School Day Length6.2 hours
Annual Instructional Hours1,078.8
Diversity & Inclusion
?Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
A+9.8 / 10
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Diversity Index57%
Community Context

Data not available

School Profile
?Enrollment size and grade span breadth — indicators of program depth and peer community. (15% of overall score)
B5.8 / 10
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Enrollment87
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Score basis: Private school model

Data coverage: 80% of scoring components had data

Components scored: 4 of 5

Ranking pool: Private schools in SD

Test scores

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The neighborhood

Where Holy Trinity Catholic Elementary School 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 54Somewhat Walkable
  • Bike 40Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High1,805/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Huron), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$60,351

Median home value

$180,400

Median rent

$840/mo

College educated

27.3%

Homeownership

68.2%

Poverty rate

14.7%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 57350; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)

White47.1%
Hispanic43.7%
Asian6.9%
Native American1.1%
Two or More1.1%

Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

3 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Washington 4-5 Center - 20Enrollment path unverified7.34–50.5 mi456Compare →
Madison 2-3 Center - 19Enrollment path unverified6.42–30.7 mi440Compare →
Buchanan K-1 Center - 18Enrollment path unverified5.0K–11.5 mi429Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Holy Trinity Catholic Elementary School is listed in Huron, SD; verify the current enrollment path directly.

About Holy Trinity Catholic Elementary School

Holy Trinity Catholic Elementary School is a private elementary school in Huron, SD, serving approximately 87 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 12.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 out of 10 and ranks #39 of 56 private schools in SD.

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Holy Trinity Catholic Elementary School

What grades does Holy Trinity Catholic Elementary School serve?

Holy Trinity Catholic Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.

How many students attend Holy Trinity Catholic Elementary School?

Holy Trinity Catholic Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 87 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Holy Trinity Catholic Elementary School?

The student-teacher ratio at Holy Trinity Catholic Elementary School is 12.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does Holy Trinity Catholic Elementary School rank in SD?

Holy Trinity Catholic Elementary School ranks #39 of 56 private schools in SD.

What is Holy Trinity Catholic Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

Holy Trinity Catholic Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is Holy Trinity Catholic Elementary School a private school?

Yes, Holy Trinity Catholic Elementary School is a private coeducational school with a Roman Catholic affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.

Is Holy Trinity Catholic Elementary School a religious school?

Holy Trinity Catholic Elementary School has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.

School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)

Grades
Pre-K – 5th
Enrollment
87
Gender Split
43% M / 57% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.8:1
Teachers (FTE)
7
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Roman Catholic
School Day
6.2 hours
Days Per Year
174 days
Setting
Remote Town
County
Beadle County
Area population (ZIP 57350)
16,148
Area average commute
12.8 min
Area median age
36.6
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 Private School Universe Survey (PSS) · SY 2021–22 · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · 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 a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource 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 57350; this does not measure the attendance area.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2021–22

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