Serving 67 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Corsica Elementary - 02 ranks in the top 1% of all schools in South Dakota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 70-79% (which was higher than the South Dakota state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 70-79% (which was higher than the South Dakota state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 was lower than the South Dakota state level of 12:1.
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
67 students
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)70-79%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)70-79%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
14%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
n/a
8%
Black
n/a
3%
White
100%
67%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
18%
31%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Corsica School District 21-2
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
70-79% 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 49% SD state average).
How many students attend Corsica Elementary - 02?
67 students attend Corsica Elementary - 02.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Corsica Elementary - 02 students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Corsica Elementary - 02?
Corsica Elementary - 02 has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 12:1.
What grades does Corsica Elementary - 02 offer ?
Corsica Elementary - 02 offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Corsica Elementary - 02 part of?
Corsica Elementary - 02 is part of Corsica School District 21-2.
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