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#319 of 574 schools in SD

Iroquois Elementary - 04

Elementary School · Iroquois School District 02-3 · Iroquois, SD

An Iroquois School District 02-3 elementary school where students score 6 points below what's typical for similar communities.

111 E Washita St, Iroquois, SD 57353

  • Math 35% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 35% proficient (2022)
  • 14.8:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress6.0Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data13
Annual Change-2.68 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics4.4Below Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency34.5% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency34.5% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency35% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)40% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-5.9 pts
Adjusted Percentile25th
Resources & Environment8.3Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio14.8:1
District spending per student$14,257
Chronic Absenteeism7.6%

Students at Iroquois Elementary - 04 score 34% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 40%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. SD average.

Math Proficiency35%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency35%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 14-year record (2009–2022), then recovered 10 points since 2019, reaching 35% in 2022.

Show all 13 years
2009
Math
75%
ELA
75%
2010
Math
45%
ELA
65%
2011
Math
45%
ELA
45%
2012
Math
55%
ELA
55%
2014
Math
15%
ELA
15%
2015
Math
15%
ELA
15%
2016
Math
15%
ELA
35%
2017
Math
15%
ELA
35%
2018
Math
25%
ELA
25%
2019
Math
25%
ELA
25%
2020*
Math
35%
ELA
35%
2021*
Math
35%
ELA
35%
2022
Math
35%
ELA
35%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 33% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 38% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 26 test records from SD state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

50%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Iroquois Elementary - 04 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 28Car-Dependent
  • Bike 32Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Low173/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.

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

Median income

$72,500

Median home value

$158,800

Median rent

$700/mo

College educated

24.8%

Homeownership

88.7%

Poverty rate

6.4%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 57353; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

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Nearby same-level schools

0 from verified nearby records

No verified same-level alternatives

The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.

Iroquois School District 02-3

Schools in district
4
Rank in district
#1 of 3
District spending per student
$14,257NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
10.1%Census SAIPE · 2024

Iroquois Elementary - 04 is listed in Iroquois School District 02-3; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Iroquois Elementary - 04

Iroquois Elementary - 04 is a public elementary school in Iroquois, SD, part of Iroquois School District 02-3, serving approximately 118 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 14.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 out of 10 and ranks #319 of 574 schools in SD. State assessment records show 33% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 38% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Iroquois Elementary - 04

What grades does Iroquois Elementary - 04 serve?

Iroquois Elementary - 04 serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.

How many students attend Iroquois Elementary - 04?

Iroquois Elementary - 04 has an enrollment of approximately 118 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Iroquois Elementary - 04?

The student-teacher ratio at Iroquois Elementary - 04 is 14.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Iroquois Elementary - 04 rank in SD?

Iroquois Elementary - 04 ranks #319 of 574 schools in SD.

What is Iroquois Elementary - 04's MySchoolScout rating?

Iroquois Elementary - 04 has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 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 Iroquois Elementary - 04?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Iroquois Elementary - 04 has 33% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 38% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Iroquois Elementary - 04 a charter school?

No, Iroquois Elementary - 04 is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Iroquois Elementary - 04 a Title I school?

No, Iroquois Elementary - 04 is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Iroquois Elementary - 04?

50.0% of students at Iroquois Elementary - 04 qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
Pre-K – 5th
Enrollment
118
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.8:1
Teachers (FTE)
8
Type
regular
Setting
Remote Rural
County
Kingsbury County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
7.6%
Area population (ZIP 57353)
925
Area average commute
25.8 min
Area median age
37.1
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 Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · 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 the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment 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 57353; this does not measure the attendance area.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24

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