Serving 175 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Faulkton Elementary - 02 ranks in the top 5% of all schools in South Dakota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-69% (which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-79% (which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is equal to the South Dakota state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 33% (majority American Indian).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 175 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 4%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in SD
- Math Proficiency: 60-69% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 70-79% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Faulkton 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
Faulkton Elementary - 02's student population of 175 students has grown by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 15 teachers has grown by 15% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
175 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Faulkton Elementary - 02 ranks within the top 5% of all 636 schools in South Dakota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Faulkton Elementary - 02 is 0.08, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.52. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#30 out of 636 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-69%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-79%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
42%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
American Indian
1%
14%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
3%
8%
Black
n/a
3%
White
96%
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
17%
31%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Faulkton Elementary - 02's ranking?
Faulkton Elementary - 02 is ranked #30 out of 636 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in South Dakota.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% SD state average), while 70-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% SD state average).
How many students attend Faulkton Elementary - 02?
175 students attend Faulkton Elementary - 02.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of Faulkton Elementary - 02 students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Faulkton Elementary - 02?
Faulkton Elementary - 02 has a student ration of 12:1, which is equal to the South Dakota state average of 12:1.
What grades does Faulkton Elementary - 02 offer ?
Faulkton Elementary - 02 offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Faulkton Elementary - 02 part of?
Faulkton Elementary - 02 is part of Faulkton Area Schools 24-4 School District.
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