Elk Mountain School District 16-2

10222 Valley Rd
Edgemont, SD 57735
(District boundaries shown in map)
5/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

Elk Mountain School District 16-2 ranks among the top 20% of public school district in South Dakota for:

Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 18 students in Elk Mountain School District 16-2.
Public Schools in Elk Mountain School District 16-2 have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the South Dakota public school average of 43%).
Minority enrollment is 0% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the South Dakota public school average of 33% (majority American Indian).

Overview

This School District
This State (SD)
# Schools
2 Schools
729 Schools
# Students
18 Students
145,763 Students
# Teachers
3 Teachers
10,615 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
6:1
6:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

This School District
State Average (SD)
(18-19)
<50%
46%
(18-19)
<50%
54%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.00
0.53
% American Indian
n/a
14%
% Asian
n/a
2%
% Hispanic
n/a
8%
% Black
n/a
3%
% White
100%
67%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

This School District
This State (SD)
Total Revenue
$418,000
$1,916 MM
Spending
$321,000
$1,844 MM

Best Elk Mountain School District 16-2 Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Elk Mountain Elementary - 01
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
10222 Valley Rd
Edgemont, SD 57735
(605) 673-2258
Gr: PK-8 | 17 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1
Rank: n/an/a
10222 Valley Rd
Edgemont, SD 57735
(605) 749-2258
Gr: 9-12 | 1 student

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Elk Mountain School District 16-2?
Elk Mountain School District 16-2 manages 2 public schools serving 18 students.
What is the racial composition of students in Elk Mountain School District 16-2?
100% of Elk Mountain School District 16-2 students are White.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Elk Mountain School District 16-2?
Elk Mountain School District 16-2 has a student/teacher ratio of 6:1, which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 14:1.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • District size: 2 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 18 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 6:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 0%
  • : <50%
  • : <50%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education

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