Serving 132 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Summit Elementary - 02 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 20-24% (which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the South Dakota state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 34% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 132 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 44%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in SD
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Summit Elementary - 02 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Dakota for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Summit Elementary - 02's student population of 132 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 13 teachers has grown by 18% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
132 students
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
School Rankings
Summit Elementary - 02 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 Summit Elementary - 02 is 0.62, which is more 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
#552 out of 619 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
42%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
12:1
American Indian
23%
14%
Hispanic
10%
9%
Black
3%
3%
White
56%
66%
Two or more races
8%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
41%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Summit Elementary - 02's ranking?
Summit Elementary - 02 is ranked #552 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?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% SD state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% SD state average).
How many students attend Summit Elementary - 02?
132 students attend Summit Elementary - 02.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of Summit Elementary - 02 students are White, 23% of students are American Indian, 10% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Summit Elementary - 02?
Summit Elementary - 02 has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 12:1.
What grades does Summit Elementary - 02 offer ?
Summit Elementary - 02 offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Summit Elementary - 02 part of?
Summit Elementary - 02 is part of Summit School District 54-6.
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