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Summit Elementary - 02

400 W Sherman Ave
Summit, SD 57266
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 135 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 39% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 33% (majority American Indian).

Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 135 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 39%
  • : Bottom 50% in SD
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • : 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

School Overview

Summit Elementary - 02's student population of 135 students has grown by 18% over five school years.
The teacher population of 14 teachers has grown by 27% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
135 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
14 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 0.57, 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.
This School
State Level (SD)
#552 out of 619 schools
(Bottom 50%)
20-24%
42%
30-34%
51%
21-39%
42%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
12:1
American Indian
22%
14%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
7%
8%
Black
1%
3%
White
61%
67%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
0.57
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
34%
31%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

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?
135 students attend Summit Elementary - 02.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of Summit Elementary - 02 students are White, 22% of students are American Indian, 9% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Hispanic, and 1% 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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Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 135 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 39%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • : 21-39% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education

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