Very Good
#160 of 574 schools in SD
Top 28% in state
Lemmon Elementary - 02
Elementary School · Lemmon School District 52-4 · Lemmon, SD
A Lemmon School District 52-4 elementary school where students score 9 points above what's typical for similar communities.
905 5th Ave W, Lemmon, SD 57638
- Math 52% proficient (2022)
- Reading 52% proficient (2022)
- 13.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Lemmon Elementary - 02 score 52% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 43%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. SD average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 8 points since 2019, to 52% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
Show all 13 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 62% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 60% (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 scoreFree/reduced lunch
42%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Lemmon Elementary - 02 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 34Car-Dependent
- Bike 44Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$58,672
Median home value
$90,500
Median rent
$625/mo
College educated
22.2%
Homeownership
83.2%
Poverty rate
16.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 57638; 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.
Lemmon School District 52-4
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #2 of 3
- District spending per student
- $13,696NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 19.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Lemmon Elementary - 02 is listed in Lemmon School District 52-4; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Lemmon Elementary - 02
Lemmon Elementary - 02 is a public elementary school in Lemmon, SD, part of Lemmon School District 52-4, serving approximately 150 students in grades Kindergarten-6th with a 13.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 out of 10 and ranks #160 of 574 schools in SD. State assessment records show 62% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 60% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Lemmon Elementary - 02
What grades does Lemmon Elementary - 02 serve?
Lemmon Elementary - 02 serves students in grades Kindergarten through 6th.
How many students attend Lemmon Elementary - 02?
Lemmon Elementary - 02 has an enrollment of approximately 150 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lemmon Elementary - 02?
The student-teacher ratio at Lemmon Elementary - 02 is 13.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Lemmon Elementary - 02 rank in SD?
Lemmon Elementary - 02 ranks #160 of 574 schools in SD.
What is Lemmon Elementary - 02's MySchoolScout rating?
Lemmon Elementary - 02 has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 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 Lemmon Elementary - 02?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Lemmon Elementary - 02 has 62% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 60% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Lemmon Elementary - 02 a charter school?
No, Lemmon Elementary - 02 is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Lemmon Elementary - 02 a Title I school?
No, Lemmon Elementary - 02 is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Lemmon Elementary - 02?
42.0% of students at Lemmon Elementary - 02 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
- Kindergarten – 6th
- Enrollment
- 150
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 11
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Perkins County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 12.0%
- Phone
- (605) 374-3784
- Area population (ZIP 57638)
- 1,963
- Area median age
- 46.5
Official sources & links
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 57638; 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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