Interior Elementary School serves 57 students in grades Kindergarten-8.
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 was lower than the South Dakota state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment was 65% 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 Kindergarten-8
Total Students
57 students
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
School Rankings
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
12:1
American Indian
65%
14%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
n/a
8%
Black
n/a
3%
White
35%
67%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
51%
31%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
16%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Kadoka Area School District 35-2
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Interior Elementary School?
57 students attend Interior Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of Interior Elementary School students are American Indian, and 35% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Interior Elementary School?
Interior Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 12:1.
What grades does Interior Elementary School offer ?
Interior Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Interior Elementary School part of?
Interior Elementary School is part of Kadoka Area School District 35-2.
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