C+
Average
66/100

Estelline Elementary - 02

📚 Pre-K – 05 🏫 Elementary
📍 404 6th St N, Estelline, SD 57234
Overall
C+
66/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
C+
0.1 grade levels below the U.S. average · 45th percentile in South Dakota
Resources
B+
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against South Dakota schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

66
Repit Score
out of 100
136
Students
enrolled
12.2:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$16K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)75%45/1000.1 grade levels below the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)25%81/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 7% students directly certified for free meals (their families receive SNAP or similar aid). Compared with South Dakota schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are −15 points worse than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in South Dakota. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency55% (+1 pts vs. state avg 53%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency35% (−9 pts vs. state avg 43%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the South Dakota state test (2018–19), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
White45%45%reading -15 pts, math -12 pts14th percentile (list)
Low-income50%30%reading +14 pts, math -1 pts63rd percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 404 6th St N
City Estelline
ZIP Code 57234
District 4622410
NCES School ID 462241000191
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 57234

Understanding the community around Estelline Elementary - 02 helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $75,387
Per Capita Income $33,482
Poverty Rate 8.1%
Households Earning $100K+ 25.8%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 24.3%
High School or Higher 93.0%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $154,100
Median Rent $705
Owner-Occupied 86.5%
Renter-Occupied 13.5%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Estelline Elementary - 02.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 52.2%
Female 47.8%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

White 77.9%
Hispanic/Latino 16.9%
Two or More Races 4.4%
Black 0.7%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 136
Teachers (FTE) 11.1
Student:Teacher Ratio 12.2:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Estelline Elementary - 02?
Estelline Elementary - 02 has a Repit School Score of 66 out of 100, earning a grade of C+. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Estelline Elementary - 02?
Estelline Elementary - 02 has 136 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.2:1.
What grades does Estelline Elementary - 02 serve?
Estelline Elementary - 02 serves grades Pre-K – 05 and is classified as a Elementary. This is a public school.
How much funding does Estelline Elementary - 02 receive per student?
Estelline Elementary - 02 receives $15,765 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Estelline Elementary - 02 in 57234 ▼
Avg Home Value
$297,916
Avg Monthly Rent
$837
1-Year Change
+17.1%
% Renters
13.5%

Other Schools in 57234

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026