Serving 57 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Spring Creek Elementary - 07 ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in South Dakota for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤10% (which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤10% (which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the South Dakota state level of 12:1.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 57 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in SD
- Math Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Spring Creek Elementary - 07 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Dakota for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Spring Creek Elementary - 07's student population of 57 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 5 teachers has grown by 25% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
(Exclusively virtual)
(Exclusively virtual)
Total Students
57 students
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
School Rankings
Spring Creek Elementary - 07 ranks within the bottom 50% of all 619 schools in South Dakota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Spring Creek Elementary - 07 is 0.00, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.53. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#606 out of 619 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
42%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
12:1
American Indian
100%
14%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (08-09)
10%
9%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Spring Creek Elementary - 07's ranking?
Spring Creek Elementary - 07 is ranked #606 out of 619 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in South Dakota.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% SD state average), while ≤10% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% SD state average).
How many students attend Spring Creek Elementary - 07?
57 students attend Spring Creek Elementary - 07.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Spring Creek Elementary - 07 students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Spring Creek Elementary - 07?
Spring Creek Elementary - 07 has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 12:1.
What grades does Spring Creek Elementary - 07 offer ?
Spring Creek Elementary - 07 offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8 (Exclusively virtual).
What school district is Spring Creek Elementary - 07 part of?
Spring Creek Elementary - 07 is part of Todd County School District 66-1.
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