Eagle Butte Elementary - 08 serves 62 students in grades 3-4.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 40-49% (which was lower than the South Dakota state average of 75%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 40-49% (which was lower than the South Dakota state average of 75%).
The student-teacher ratio of 4:1 was lower than the South Dakota state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment was 97% of the student body (majority American Indian), which was higher than the South Dakota state average of 33% (majority American Indian).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 3-4
Total Students
62 students
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)40-49%
75%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)40-49%
75%
Student-Teacher Ratio
4:1
12:1
American Indian
97%
14%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
n/a
8%
Black
n/a
3%
White
3%
67%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
95%
31%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 75% SD state average), while 40-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 75% SD state average).
How many students attend Eagle Butte Elementary - 08?
62 students attend Eagle Butte Elementary - 08.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
97% of Eagle Butte Elementary - 08 students are American Indian, and 3% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Eagle Butte Elementary - 08?
Eagle Butte Elementary - 08 has a student ration of 4:1, which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 12:1.
What grades does Eagle Butte Elementary - 08 offer ?
Eagle Butte Elementary - 08 offers enrollment in grades 3-4
What school district is Eagle Butte Elementary - 08 part of?
Eagle Butte Elementary - 08 is part of Eagle Butte School District 20-1.
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