Serving 538 students in grades Kindergarten-4, Sturgis Elementary - 03 ranks in the top 10% 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 65% (which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 67% (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 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 33% (majority American Indian).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 538 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 14%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in SD
- Math Proficiency: 65% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 67% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Sturgis Elementary - 03 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Dakota for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Sturgis Elementary - 03's student population of 538 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 44 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-4
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
538 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
44 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Sturgis Elementary - 03 ranks within the top 10% of all 636 schools in South Dakota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sturgis Elementary - 03 is 0.26, 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
#61 out of 636 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
65%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
67%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
American Indian
3%
14%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
4%
8%
Black
1%
3%
White
86%
67%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
25%
31%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
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 Sturgis Elementary - 03's ranking?
Sturgis Elementary - 03 is ranked #61 out of 636 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in South Dakota.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
65% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% SD state average), while 67% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% SD state average).
How many students attend Sturgis Elementary - 03?
538 students attend Sturgis Elementary - 03.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of Sturgis Elementary - 03 students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Sturgis Elementary - 03?
Sturgis Elementary - 03 has a student ration of 12:1, which is equal to the South Dakota state average of 12:1.
What grades does Sturgis Elementary - 03 offer ?
Sturgis Elementary - 03 offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-4 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Sturgis Elementary - 03 part of?
Sturgis Elementary - 03 is part of Meade School District 46-1.
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