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#429 of 574 schools in SD

South Park Elementary - 03

Elementary School · Belle Fourche School District 09-1

2305 13th Ave, Belle Fourche, SD 57717

Last updated: July 2026

Enrollment

396

Student-Teacher

12.8:1

Score

5.0

Grades

1st – 4th

Enrollment

396

Student-Teacher

12.8:1

Score

5.0

Grades

1st – 4th

Data vintage
2022-23

Data vintage2022-23

How this school compares

South Dakota schools

#429 of 574

In Belle Fourche

#3 of 5

public schools

In district

#3 of 5

Belle Fourche School District 09-1

School environment

7.5 / 10

Very Good

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About South Park Elementary - 03

South Park Elementary - 03 is a public elementary school in Belle Fourche, SD, part of Belle Fourche School District 09-1. South Park Elementary - 03 serves approximately 396 students, and covers grades 1st-4th, and has a 12.8:1 student-teacher ratio. South Park Elementary - 03 has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.0 out of 10 and ranks #429 of 574 schools in SD.

Structured state assessment records for South Park Elementary - 03 show 53% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 49% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

How it compares1.0 pts below district

5.0

This school 5.0 · Average
District avg 6.0
SD avg 6.1

Score Breakdown

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics

Student Progress4.4Below Average50%

Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.

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Years of Data13

Annual Change-3.27 pts/yr

Data Period2009–2022

TrendDeclining

Academics4.2Below Average30%

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

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Math Proficiency37% (2022 EdFacts)

Reading/ELA Proficiency32% (2022 EdFacts)

Overall Proficiency35% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)

Expected (poverty-adj.)43% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)

vs. Expected-8.0 pts

Adjusted Percentile23th

Resources & Environment7.5Very Good20%

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

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Student-Teacher Ratio12.8:1

Per-Pupil Spending$10,737

Chronic Absenteeism11.4%

South Park Elementary - 03 — Students at South Park Elementary - 03 score 34% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 42%).

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Equity & Diversity

Shown separately, not included in overall score

Free/Reduced Lunch

43.7%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

Test Scores SD EDFACTS (2021-22)

Math Proficiency 52.8% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)

School

State

N/A

ELA Proficiency 48.7% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)

School

State

N/A

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

Proficiency Trend

↓ Declining

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

2009

Math

74%

ELA

76%

2010

Math

67%

ELA

72%

2011

Math

72%

ELA

77%

2012

Math

72%

ELA

75%

2014

Math

35%

ELA

33%

2015

Math

47%

ELA

42%

2016

Math

47%

ELA

42%

2017

Math

49%

ELA

40%

2018

Math

47%

ELA

37%

2019

Math

47%

ELA

37%

2020*

Math

46%

ELA

35%

2021*

Math

46%

ELA

35%

2022

Math

37%

ELA

32%

* 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: 4.4/10.

How South Park Elementary - 03 Compares

See how South Park Elementary - 03 performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.

Overall Score

5.0/10

25th percentile in SD

Academic

4.2/10

Below Average

Growth

4.4/10

Below Average

Environment

7.5/10

Very Good

Funding & Resources

Free/Reduced Lunch

Students eligible for subsidized meals

44%

Teaching Staff

13:1 student-teacher ratio

31 teachers

Chronic Absenteeism

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

11.4%

Location

2305 13th Ave, Belle Fourche, SD 57717

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering South Park Elementary - 03 may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Whitewood Elementary - 04 (rated 8.9/10, 17.2 miles away, in nearby Whitewood), which scores notably higher. Another option is Sturgis Elementary - 03 (rated 8.3/10, 24.2 miles away, in nearby Sturgis), which scores notably higher. Additionally, North Park Elementary - 08 (rated 6.9/10, 1.6 miles away), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Belle Fourche, see our Belle Fourche schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 21.4 mi

School	Distance	Enrollment	Rating
Belle Fourche High School - 01 Belle Fourche	0.7 mi	372	6.7
Belle Fourche Education Connection - 09 Belle Fourche	0.7 mi	35	3.8
Belle Fourche Middle School - 07 Belle Fourche	0.9 mi	405	4.8
North Park Elementary - 08 Belle Fourche	1.6 mi	88	6.9
Creekside Elementary - 07 Spearfish	10.4 mi	519	6.9
Spearfish High School - 01 Spearfish	10.9 mi	771	6.1
Spearfish Middle School - 05 Spearfish	10.9 mi	573	5.1
West Elementary - 03 Spearfish	11.5 mi	348	6.8
Mountain View Elementary - 08 Spearfish	11.6 mi	166	6.9
Spearfish Academy at Canyon Hills Elementary - 09 Spearfish	12.1 mi	7	—
Spearfish Academy at Canyon Hills High School - 10 Spearfish	12.1 mi	18	—
BLACK HILLS CHRISTIAN ACADEMY Spearfish	13.1 mi	144	6.7
Whitewood Elementary - 04 Whitewood	17.2 mi	124	8.9
Lead-Deadwood Elementary - 03 Deadwood	20.4 mi	244	4.6
Lead-Deadwood Middle School - 02 Lead	21.8 mi	144	5.9
Lead-Deadwood High School - 01 Lead	21.8 mi	218	7.8
Sturgis Williams Middle School - 02 Sturgis	23.9 mi	485	5.7
Sturgis Elementary - 03 Sturgis	24.2 mi	538	8.3
Newell Elementary - 02 Newell	21.4 mi	125	4.6
Newell High School - 01 Newell	21.4 mi	66	5.8

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 57717 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$71,326

Median Home Value

$215,000

Median Rent

$937/mo

Population

8,711

College Educated

19%

Homeownership

79%

Avg Commute

22.2 min

Poverty Rate

6.7%

Median Age

38.3

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about South Park Elementary - 03

What grades does South Park Elementary - 03 serve?

South Park Elementary - 03 serves students in grades 1st through 4th.

How many students attend South Park Elementary - 03?

South Park Elementary - 03 has an enrollment of approximately 396 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at South Park Elementary - 03?

The student-teacher ratio at South Park Elementary - 03 is 12.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does South Park Elementary - 03 rank in SD?

South Park Elementary - 03 ranks #429 of 574 schools in SD.

What is South Park Elementary - 03's MySchoolScout rating?

South Park Elementary - 03 has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.0 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 South Park Elementary - 03?

Based on loaded state assessment records, South Park Elementary - 03 has 53% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 49% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is South Park Elementary - 03 a charter school?

No, South Park Elementary - 03 is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is South Park Elementary - 03 a Title I school?

No, South Park Elementary - 03 is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for South Park Elementary - 03?

43.7% of students at South Park Elementary - 03 qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.