C
Below Average
51/100

Garretson Elementary - 02

📚 Pre-K – 05 🏫 Elementary
📍 505 2nd St, Garretson, SD 57030
Overall
C
51/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
C
0.8 grade levels below the U.S. average · 26th 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

51
Repit Score
out of 100
248
Students
enrolled
14.5:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$11K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)75%26/1000.8 grade levels below the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)25%78/100Inputs 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 −33 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 proficiency42% (−11 pts vs. state avg 53%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency42% (−1 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
White47%47%reading -13 pts, math -10 pts20th percentile (list)
Low-income35%35%reading -1 pts, math +4 pts43rd 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 505 2nd St
City Garretson
ZIP Code 57030
District 4626370
NCES School ID 462637000223
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 57030

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

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $81,108
Per Capita Income $43,289
Poverty Rate 0.4%
Households Earning $100K+ 38.9%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 27.2%
High School or Higher 96.3%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $271,600
Median Rent $738
Owner-Occupied 78.0%
Renter-Occupied 22.0%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Garretson Elementary - 02.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 56.1%
Female 44.0%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

White 88.3%
Two or More Races 5.2%
Hispanic/Latino 4.0%
American Indian 2.4%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 248
Teachers (FTE) 17.1
Student:Teacher Ratio 14.5:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Garretson Elementary - 02?
Garretson Elementary - 02 has a Repit School Score of 51 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 Garretson Elementary - 02?
Garretson Elementary - 02 has 248 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.5:1.
What grades does Garretson Elementary - 02 serve?
Garretson Elementary - 02 serves grades Pre-K – 05 and is classified as a Elementary. This is a public school.
How much funding does Garretson Elementary - 02 receive per student?
Garretson Elementary - 02 receives $11,192 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is around the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Garretson Elementary - 02 in 57030 ▼
Avg Home Value
$400,552
Avg Monthly Rent
$873
1-Year Change
+8.3%
% Renters
22.0%

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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