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#313 of 574 schools in SD
Todd County Elementary - 16
Elementary School · Todd County School District 66-1 · Mission, SD
A Todd County School District 66-1 elementary school where students score 17 points below what's typical for similar communities.
PO Box 308, Mission, SD 57555
- Math 3% proficient (2022)
- Reading 12% proficient (2022)
- 12.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Todd County Elementary - 16 score 7% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 24%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. SD average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency has held near 7% across the 9-year record (2014–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 5% (multi-year average, 2014-2022) · reading/ELA 8% (multi-year average, 2014-2022)
Based on 14 test records from SD state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
100%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Todd County Elementary - 16 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 4Car-Dependent
- Bike 26Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$38,772
Median home value
$73,800
Median rent
$535/mo
College educated
21.6%
Homeownership
53.3%
Poverty rate
38.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 57555; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Resource Center - 11Enrollment path unverified | Not rated | K–12 | 0.4 mi | 6 | Compare → |
| He Dog Elementary - 05Enrollment path unverified | 5.2 | K–8 | Not available | 200 | Compare → |
| Klein Elementary - 08Enrollment path unverified | Not rated | K–8 | Not available | 6 | Compare → |
| Lakeview Elementary - 09Enrollment path unverified | 4.2 | K–8 | Not available | 40 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Todd County School District 66-1
- Schools in district
- 13
- Rank in district
- #1 of 8
- District spending per student
- $16,832NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 37.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Todd County Elementary - 16 is listed in Todd County School District 66-1; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Todd County Elementary - 16
Todd County Elementary - 16 is a public elementary school in Mission, SD, part of Todd County School District 66-1, serving approximately 509 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 12.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 out of 10 and ranks #313 of 574 schools in SD. State assessment records show 5% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2022) and 8% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Todd County Elementary - 16
What grades does Todd County Elementary - 16 serve?
Todd County Elementary - 16 serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Todd County Elementary - 16?
Todd County Elementary - 16 has an enrollment of approximately 509 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Todd County Elementary - 16?
The student-teacher ratio at Todd County Elementary - 16 is 12.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Todd County Elementary - 16 rank in SD?
Todd County Elementary - 16 ranks #313 of 574 schools in SD.
What is Todd County Elementary - 16's MySchoolScout rating?
Todd County Elementary - 16 has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 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 Todd County Elementary - 16?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Todd County Elementary - 16 has 5% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2022) and 8% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2022).
Is Todd County Elementary - 16 a charter school?
No, Todd County Elementary - 16 is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Todd County Elementary - 16 a Title I school?
No, Todd County Elementary - 16 is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Todd County Elementary - 16?
100.0% of students at Todd County Elementary - 16 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 – 5th
- Enrollment
- 509
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 41
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Todd County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 80.2%
- Phone
- (605) 856-3506
- Area population (ZIP 57555)
- 3,530
- Area median age
- 27.3
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 57555; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2014-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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