Serving 379 students in grades Kindergarten-4, Dell Rapids Elementary - 02 ranks in the top 10% of all schools in South Dakota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70-74% (which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the South Dakota state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 33% (majority American Indian).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Kindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 379 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 6%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in SD
- Math Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Dell Rapids Elementary - 02 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Dakota for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Dell Rapids Elementary - 02's student population of 379 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-4
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
379 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
School Calendar
School Motto
Empowering Each Other To Excel
School Rankings
Dell Rapids Elementary - 02 ranks within the top 10% of all 619 schools in South Dakota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Dell Rapids Elementary - 02 is 0.12, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.53. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#36 out of 619 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
51%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
12:1
American Indian
1%
14%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
3%
8%
Black
n/a
3%
White
94%
67%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
6%
31%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Dell Rapids Elementary - 02's ranking?
Dell Rapids Elementary - 02 is ranked #36 out of 619 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in South Dakota.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
70-74% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% SD state average), while 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% SD state average).
How many students attend Dell Rapids Elementary - 02?
379 students attend Dell Rapids Elementary - 02.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Dell Rapids Elementary - 02 students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Dell Rapids Elementary - 02?
Dell Rapids Elementary - 02 has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 12:1.
What grades does Dell Rapids Elementary - 02 offer ?
Dell Rapids Elementary - 02 offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-4 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Dell Rapids Elementary - 02 part of?
Dell Rapids Elementary - 02 is part of Dell Rapids School District 49-3.
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