Patriot Elementary -06

Patriot Elementary serves 936 students in kindergarten through third grade in Box Elder, South Dakota, with a student-teacher ratio of 15.9:1 and 59 full-time equivalent teachers. The school ranks #237 out of 586 elementary schools statewide, placing it in the 60th percentile with a MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 out of 10. Academically, Patriot Elementary shows solid performance in the early elementary years, with 57% of students achieving proficiency or above in English Language Arts/Reading and 53% reaching proficiency in mathematics.

These scores reflect steady foundational learning as students begin their educational journey. The school's academic score of 7.2 out of 10 indicates strong instructional support during these crucial early learning years. The school serves a stable community where the median household income is $72,376 and median home value reaches $270,300.

About 26% of residents hold bachelor's degrees or higher, while the local poverty rate remains relatively low at 9.5%. This economic stability provides a supportive backdrop for student learning and family engagement. Patriot Elementary is situated in Box Elder, a town on the fringe of an urban area in Pennington County, offering families the benefits of small-town community feel while maintaining access to broader metropolitan resources and opportunities.