Plankinton Elementary - 02
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Plankinton, South Dakota 57368 · Plankinton School District 01-1
#143 of 226 elementary schools in South Dakota
#20856 of 50,301 nationally
About Plankinton Elementary - 02
Plankinton Elementary - 02 is a public elementary located in Plankinton, in the Plankinton School District 01-1 school district of South Dakota, United States. It caters for Grades PK–5. In 2025 it enrolled 132 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 56.2 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of elementary schools in United States and 143rd of 226 ranked elementary schools in South Dakota. Its strongest component is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (69th percentile), and its weakest is reading proficiency (47th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 132.
There are 3 schools in Plankinton; Plankinton Elementary - 02 ranks 1st of 3 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)47%
- Reading proficiency (30%)47%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)42.4%
- Students per teacher (15%)11.0
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 Plankinton Elementary - 02 by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 132
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 42.4%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 11.0
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 47%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 47%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Plankinton Elementary - 02
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Plankinton High School - 01
Plankinton · Public high · Grades 9–12
86 students · 0 m away
Plankinton Middle School - 03
Plankinton · Public middle · Grades 6–8
49 students · 0 m away
Corsica-Stickney Elementary - 02
Stickney · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
150 students · 14 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in South Dakota with a comparable Enrollment.
Summit Elementary - 02
Summit · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
132 students
Philip Elementary - 02
Philip · Public elementary · Grades K–5
131 students
Highmore Elementary - 02
Highmore · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
133 students
Northwestern Elementary - 04
Mellette · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
135 students
Gayville-Volin Elementary - 02
Gayville · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
136 students
Waverly-South Shore Elementary - 02
Waverly · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
128 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Plankinton Elementary - 02 a good school?
Plankinton Elementary - 02 has a Success Index (US) of 56.2 out of 100 (Top 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #143 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 Plankinton Elementary - 02 rank in South Dakota?
Plankinton Elementary - 02 ranks #143 of 226 elementary schools in South Dakota and #20856 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Plankinton Elementary - 02?
Plankinton Elementary - 02 had 132 students in 2025.
Is Plankinton Elementary - 02 a elementary school or a high school?
Plankinton Elementary - 02 is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Plankinton Elementary - 02?
There are 3 schools within 15 km of Plankinton Elementary - 02; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.