Elk Point-jefferson Junior High School serves 226 students in grades 9-12.
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 was higher than the South Dakota state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment was 4% of the student body (majority American Indian), which was lower than the South Dakota state average of 33% (majority American Indian).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
226 students
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
School Rankings
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
12:1
American Indian
3%
14%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
1%
8%
Black
n/a
3%
White
96%
67%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
5%
31%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Elk Point-jefferson Junior High School?
226 students attend Elk Point-jefferson Junior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of Elk Point-jefferson Junior High School students are White, 3% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Elk Point-jefferson Junior High School?
Elk Point-jefferson Junior High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 12:1.
What grades does Elk Point-jefferson Junior High School offer ?
Elk Point-jefferson Junior High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Elk Point-jefferson Junior High School part of?
Elk Point-jefferson Junior High School is part of Elk Point-Jefferson School District 61-7.
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