Serving 37 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Tabor Elementary - 05 ranks in the top 20% of all schools in South Dakota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was <50% (which was higher than the South Dakota state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was ≥80% (which was higher than the South Dakota state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 7:1 was lower than the South Dakota state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment was 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the South Dakota state average of 33% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
Top Rankings
Tabor Elementary - 05 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Dakota for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Student Attention
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
37 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
School Rankings
Overall Testing Rank
#65 out of 619 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥80%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)≥50%
42%
Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
12:1
American Indian
5%
14%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
14%
8%
Black
n/a
3%
White
81%
67%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
24%
31%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
19%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Tabor Elementary - 05's ranking?
Tabor Elementary - 05 is ranked #65 out of 619 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in South Dakota.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% SD state average), while ≥80% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% SD state average).
How many students attend Tabor Elementary - 05?
37 students attend Tabor Elementary - 05.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of Tabor Elementary - 05 students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, and 5% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Tabor Elementary - 05?
Tabor Elementary - 05 has a student ration of 7:1, which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 12:1.
What grades does Tabor Elementary - 05 offer ?
Tabor Elementary - 05 offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Tabor Elementary - 05 part of?
Tabor Elementary - 05 is part of Bon Homme School District 04-2.
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