Sturgis Elementary - 03
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Sturgis, South Dakota 57785 · Meade School District 46-1
#29 of 226 elementary schools in South Dakota
#5878 of 50,301 nationally
About Sturgis Elementary - 03
Sturgis Elementary - 03 is a public elementary located in Sturgis, in the Meade School District 46-1 school district of South Dakota, United States. It caters for Grades K–4. In 2025 it enrolled 531 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 78.5 out of 100, placing it in the top 25% of elementary schools in United States and 29th of 226 ranked elementary schools in South Dakota. Its strongest component is math proficiency (83th percentile), and its weakest is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (71th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 531.
There are 3 schools in Sturgis; Sturgis Elementary - 03 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%)70%
- Reading proficiency (30%)67%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)40.7%
- Students per teacher (15%)12.3
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 Sturgis Elementary - 03 by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 531
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 40.7%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 12.3
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 67%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 70%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Sturgis Elementary - 03
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Sturgis Williams Middle School - 02
Sturgis · Public middle · Grades 5–8
490 students · 889 m away
Sturgis Brown High School - 01
Sturgis · Public high · Grades 9–12
845 students · 4.3 km away
Whitewood Elementary - 04
Whitewood · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
138 students · 12 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in South Dakota with a comparable Enrollment.
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542 students
Madison Elementary - 07
Madison · Public elementary · Grades K–5
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Piedmont Valley Elementary - 05
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Frequently asked questions
Is Sturgis Elementary - 03 a good school?
Sturgis Elementary - 03 has a Success Index (US) of 78.5 out of 100 (Top 25% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #29 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 Sturgis Elementary - 03 rank in South Dakota?
Sturgis Elementary - 03 ranks #29 of 226 elementary schools in South Dakota and #5878 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Sturgis Elementary - 03?
Sturgis Elementary - 03 had 531 students in 2025.
Is Sturgis Elementary - 03 a elementary school or a high school?
Sturgis Elementary - 03 is classified as a elementary covering Grades K–4. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Sturgis Elementary - 03?
There are 3 schools within 15 km of Sturgis Elementary - 03; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.