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Interior Elementary - 09
Elementary School · Kadoka Area School District 35-2
PO Box 99, Kadoka, SD 57543
Enrollment
21
Student-Teacher
7:1
Grades
Kindergarten – 8th
Enrollment
21
Student-Teacher
7:1
Grades
Kindergarten – 8th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
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Interior Elementary - 09
Elementary School in Kadoka · grades Kindergarten – 8th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.
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About Interior Elementary - 09
Interior Elementary - 09 is a public elementary school in Kadoka, SD, part of Kadoka Area School District 35-2. Interior Elementary - 09 serves approximately 21 students, and covers grades Kindergarten-8th, and has a 7:1 student-teacher ratio. MySchoolScout does not publish a rating for this profile because there is not enough verified data to rate it fairly.
Structured state assessment records for Interior Elementary - 09 show 52% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 55% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022). Based on limited data: 0% component coverage.
What Parents Should Know
At 21 students, Interior Elementary - 09 is on the smaller side. That usually buys more individual attention and teachers who know every kid by name, with the trade-off of fewer electives and extracurriculars than a larger school can staff. Ask what activities it actually offers.
At 7:1 students to teachers, Interior Elementary - 09 sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.
Interior Elementary - 09 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.
School Profile
Limited Data- Grades
- Kindergarten – 8th
- Enrollment
- 21 students
- Type
- Public
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 7:1
- Address
- PO Box 99, Kadoka, SD 57543
- Website
- kadoka.k12.sd.us
- Phone
- (605) 837-2173
- Data Year
- SY 2022-23
Why doesn't this school have a score?
We don't have enough verified data to rate this school fairly. This can happen when a school is very new, very small, or has limited test score reporting to the state.
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Test Scores SD EDFACTS (2021-22)
Based on 26 test records from SD state assessments. About our data
Proficiency Trend
↓ DecliningAverage proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: N/A.
Funding & Resources
Location
PO Box 99, Kadoka, SD 57543
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Interior Elementary - 09 may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Kadoka Elementary - 02 (rated 9.2/10, 24.8 miles away). Another option is LAKOTA WALDORF SCHOOL (rated 6.1/10, 28.8 miles away, in nearby Kyle). Additionally, OUR LADY OF LOURDES ELEMENTARY (rated 5.9/10, 37.8 miles away, in nearby Porcupine). For more schools in Kadoka, see our Kadoka schools guide .
Nearby Schools
17 within 41.9 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Crazy Horse School Wanblee | 19.0 mi | — |
| Little Wound School Kyle | 22.9 mi | — |
| Wall Elementary - 02 Wall | 22.5 mi | 5.3 |
| Wall High School - 01 Wall | 22.5 mi | 7.3 |
| Wall Middle School - 06 Wall | 22.5 mi | 6.8 |
| Philip Jr. High - 03 Philip | 26.9 mi | 4.4 |
| Philip Elementary - 02 Philip | 26.9 mi | 4.9 |
| Philip High School - 01 Philip | 26.9 mi | 8.8 |
| American Horse School Allen | 31.0 mi | 4.1 |
| LAKOTA WALDORF SCHOOL Kyle | 28.8 mi | 6.1 |
| Kadoka Area High School - 01 Kadoka | 24.8 mi | 8.6 |
| Kadoka Elementary - 02 Kadoka | 24.8 mi | 9.2 |
| Kadoka Middle School - 03 Kadoka | 24.8 mi | 8.4 |
| Longvalley Elementary - 10 Kadoka | 28.3 mi | — |
| Pahin Sinte Owayawa Porcupine | 37.3 mi | 4.8 |
| OUR LADY OF LOURDES ELEMENTARY Porcupine | 37.8 mi | 5.9 |
| Wounded Knee District School Manderson | 41.9 mi | 4.0 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 57543 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$26,771
Median Home Value
$159,100
Median Rent
$569/mo
Population
786
College Educated
9.7%
Homeownership
66.8%
Poverty Rate
37.3%
Median Age
37.1
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Interior Elementary - 09
What grades does Interior Elementary - 09 serve?
Interior Elementary - 09 serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Interior Elementary - 09?
Interior Elementary - 09 has an enrollment of approximately 21 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Interior Elementary - 09?
The student-teacher ratio at Interior Elementary - 09 is 7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
What are the test scores at Interior Elementary - 09?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Interior Elementary - 09 has 52% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 55% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Interior Elementary - 09 a charter school?
No, Interior Elementary - 09 is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Interior Elementary - 09 a Title I school?
No, Interior Elementary - 09 is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Interior Elementary - 09?
66.7% of students at Interior Elementary - 09 qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 8th
- Enrollment
- 21
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 3
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 66.7%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Jackson County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 33.3%
- Phone
- (605) 837-2173
Resources & Links
District
Kadoka Area School District 35-2- District Enrollment
- 303
- Schools in District
- 6
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $17,201
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