Garretson Elementary - 02
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Garretson, South Dakota 57030 · Garretson School District 49-4
#154 of 226 elementary schools in South Dakota
#23244 of 50,301 nationally
About Garretson Elementary - 02
Garretson Elementary - 02 is a public elementary located in Garretson, in the Garretson School District 49-4 school district of South Dakota, United States. It caters for Grades PK–5. In 2025 it enrolled 246 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 52.7 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of elementary schools in United States and 154th of 226 ranked elementary schools in South Dakota. Its strongest component is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (86th percentile), and its weakest is reading proficiency (37th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 246.
There are 3 schools in Garretson; Garretson Elementary - 02 ranks 2nd of 3 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)42%
- Reading proficiency (30%)42%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)24.8%
- Students per teacher (15%)14.5
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Garretson Elementary - 02 by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 246
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 24.8%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 14.5
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 42%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 42%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Garretson Elementary - 02
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Garretson High School - 01
Garretson · Public high · Grades 9–12
142 students · 0 m away
Garretson Middle School - 03
Garretson · Public middle · Grades 6–8
105 students · 0 m away
Brandon Valley Middle School - 02
Brandon · Public middle · Grades 7–8
759 students · 14 km away
Brandon Valley High School - 01
Brandon · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,381 students · 15 km away
Brandon Elementary - 03
Brandon · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
728 students · 15 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in South Dakota with a comparable Enrollment.
Hill City Elementary - 02
Hill City · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
247 students
Lead-Deadwood Elementary - 03
Deadwood · Public elementary · Grades K–5
243 students
Parker Elementary - 02
Parker · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
238 students
Gregory Elementary - 02
Gregory · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
237 students
Lincoln Elementary - 08
Aberdeen · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
233 students
Miller Elementary - 02
Miller · Public elementary · Grades K–6
231 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Garretson Elementary - 02 a good school?
Garretson Elementary - 02 has a Success Index (US) of 52.7 out of 100 (Top 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #154 of 226 in South Dakota. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Garretson Elementary - 02 rank in South Dakota?
Garretson Elementary - 02 ranks #154 of 226 elementary schools in South Dakota and #23244 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Garretson Elementary - 02?
Garretson Elementary - 02 had 246 students in 2025.
Is Garretson Elementary - 02 a elementary school or a high school?
Garretson Elementary - 02 is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Garretson Elementary - 02?
There are 5 schools within 15 km of Garretson Elementary - 02; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.