Excellent

#32 of 574 schools in SD

Top 5% in state

Lennox Elementary - 02

Elementary School · Lennox School District 41-4

PO Box 38, Lennox, SD 57039

Last updated: July 2026

Enrollment

384

Student-Teacher

16.7:1

Score

8.7

Grades

Pre-K – 4th

Enrollment

384

Student-Teacher

16.7:1

Score

8.7

Grades

Pre-K – 4th

Data vintage
2022-23

Data vintage2022-23

How this school compares

South Dakota schools

#32 of 574

In Lennox

#2 of 5

public schools

In district

#2 of 5

Lennox School District 41-4

Academic performance

9.8 / 10

Excellent

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About Lennox Elementary - 02

Lennox Elementary - 02 is a public elementary school in Lennox, SD, part of Lennox School District 41-4. Lennox Elementary - 02 serves approximately 384 students, and covers grades Pre-K-4th, and has a 16.7:1 student-teacher ratio. Lennox Elementary - 02 has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.7 out of 10 and ranks #32 of 574 schools in SD.

Structured state assessment records for Lennox Elementary - 02 show 69% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 65% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

How it compares1.8 pts above district

8.7

This school 8.7 · Excellent
District avg 6.9
SD avg 6.1

What Parents Should Know

Lennox Elementary - 02 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.

Score Breakdown

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics

Student Progress9.3Excellent50%

Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.

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Years of Data13

Annual Change-0.68 pts/yr

Data Period2009–2022

TrendStable

Academics9.8Excellent30%

Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.

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Math Proficiency82% (2022 EdFacts)

Reading/ELA Proficiency72% (2022 EdFacts)

Overall Proficiency77% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)

Expected (poverty-adj.)51% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)

vs. Expected+25.6 pts

Adjusted Percentile97th

Resources & Environment5.6Average20%

Student-teacher ratio, per-pupil spending, and attendance.

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Student-Teacher Ratio16.7:1

Per-Pupil Spending$10,690

Chronic Absenteeism2.9%

Lennox Elementary - 02 — Students at Lennox Elementary - 02 score 77% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 51%).

How we calculate scores →

Equity & Diversity

Shown separately, not included in overall score

Free/Reduced Lunch

16.9%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

Test Scores SD EDFACTS (2021-22)

Math Proficiency 68.5% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)

School

State

N/A

ELA Proficiency 65.2% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)

School

State

N/A

Based on 26 test records from SD state assessments. About our data

Proficiency Trend

→ Stable

Average proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.

2009

Math

87%

ELA

87%

2010

Math

77%

ELA

82%

2011

Math

72%

ELA

72%

2012

Math

67%

ELA

77%

2014

Math

41%

ELA

44%

2015

Math

47%

ELA

42%

2016

Math

67%

ELA

52%

2017

Math

72%

ELA

62%

2018

Math

67%

ELA

62%

2019

Math

67%

ELA

62%

2020*

Math

72%

ELA

67%

2021*

Math

72%

ELA

67%

2022

Math

82%

ELA

72%

* 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: 9.3/10.

How Lennox Elementary - 02 Compares

See how Lennox Elementary - 02 performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.

Overall Score

8.7/10

95th percentile in SD

Academic

9.8/10

Excellent

Growth

9.3/10

Excellent

Environment

5.6/10

Average

Funding & Resources

Free/Reduced Lunch

Students eligible for subsidized meals

17%

Teaching Staff

17:1 student-teacher ratio

23 teachers

Chronic Absenteeism

Students missing 15+ days per year (SY 2022-23)

2.9%

Location

PO Box 38, Lennox, SD 57039

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Lennox Elementary - 02 may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Tea Area Venture Elementary - 06 (rated 8.8/10, 6.9 miles away, in nearby Tea), with a very similar rating. Another option is Endeavor Elementary - 07 (rated 8.6/10, 10.7 miles away, in nearby Sioux Falls), with a very similar rating. Additionally, Adventure Elementary - 10 (rated 8.5/10, 9.2 miles away, in nearby Sioux Falls), with a very similar rating. For more schools in Lennox, see our Lennox schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 12.3 mi

School	Distance	Enrollment	Rating
Lennox Intermediate - 09 Lennox	0.1 mi	180	8.8
Lennox High School - 01 Lennox	0.5 mi	355	5.1
Lennox Jr. High - 08 Lennox	0.5 mi	184	7.2
Tea Area Venture Elementary - 06 Tea	6.9 mi	388	8.8
Tea Area Legacy Elementary - 01 Tea	7.4 mi	532	7.5
Tea Area Middle School - 02 Tea	7.6 mi	556	6.5
Tea Area High School - 03 Tea	7.7 mi	670	6.1
Worthing Elementary - 05 Lennox	6.6 mi	121	5.2
Adventure Elementary - 10 Sioux Falls	9.2 mi	421	8.5
SIOUX FALLS LUTHERAN SCHOOL Sioux Falls	10.6 mi	241	7.1
SIOUX FALLS LUTHERAN SCHOOL Sioux Falls	10.6 mi	233	7.4
RF Pettigrew Elementary - 17 Sioux Falls	11.3 mi	910	6.8
Explorer Elementary - 04 Sioux Falls	10.7 mi	342	7.0
Tea Area Frontier Elementary - 05 Tea	12.1 mi	262	7.9
John F. Kennedy Elementary - 57 Sioux Falls	11.6 mi	659	6.6
Endeavor Elementary - 07 Sioux Falls	10.7 mi	388	8.6
Avera Behavioral Health Program - 82 Sioux Falls	11.3 mi	8	—
Avera Adolescent Addiction Care Program - 81 Sioux Falls	11.3 mi	1	—
Harrisburg North Middle School - 08 Sioux Falls	10.9 mi	523	8.2
Roosevelt High School - 03 Sioux Falls	12.3 mi	1,776	5.1

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 57039 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$79,209

Median Home Value

$242,700

Median Rent

$925/mo

Population

3,875

College Educated

22.8%

Homeownership

79.4%

Avg Commute

21.4 min

Poverty Rate

Median Age

Similar Schools

Schools in the same state with comparable level, size, and ratings

School	Enrollment	Rating
Endeavor Elementary - 07 Sioux Falls, SD	388	8.6
Mike Miller Elementary - 07 Aberdeen, SD	266	8.6
Tea Area Venture Elementary - 06 Tea, SD	388	8.8
West Central Hartford Elementary - 05 Hartford, SD	273	8.8
Adventure Elementary - 10 Sioux Falls, SD	421	8.5
Longfellow Elementary - 05 Mitchell, SD	312	8.4

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Lennox Elementary - 02

What grades does Lennox Elementary - 02 serve?

Lennox Elementary - 02 serves students in grades Pre-K through 4th.

How many students attend Lennox Elementary - 02?

Lennox Elementary - 02 has an enrollment of approximately 384 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Lennox Elementary - 02?

The student-teacher ratio at Lennox Elementary - 02 is 16.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Lennox Elementary - 02 rank in SD?

Lennox Elementary - 02 ranks #32 of 574 schools in SD.

What is Lennox Elementary - 02's MySchoolScout rating?

Lennox Elementary - 02 has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.7 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 Lennox Elementary - 02?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Lennox Elementary - 02 has 69% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 65% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Lennox Elementary - 02 a charter school?

No, Lennox Elementary - 02 is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Lennox Elementary - 02 a Title I school?

No, Lennox Elementary - 02 is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Lennox Elementary - 02?

16.9% of students at Lennox 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.