Garretson Elementary - 02
Garretson, SD · Elementary School · Grades -1-5
Performance Overview
About This School
Garretson Elementary - 02 is a elementary school located in Garretson, South Dakota. The school serves 243 students in grades -1-5.
With a DataScore of 61/100 (C), Garretson Elementary - 02 performs at the state average for South Dakota. Notably, the school is on an upward trend, showing meaningful improvement over the past three years.
22% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, which is factored into the resource access component of the DataScore.
Other Schools in Garretson School District 49-4
Frequently Asked Questions
Garretson Elementary - 02 has a DataScore of 61/100 (Grade C), based on academic proficiency (35%), growth trend (30%), and resource access (35%). This measures actual student outcomes, not school inputs.
Garretson Elementary - 02 has 243 students enrolled in grades -1-5. The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.2:1.
Yes, Garretson Elementary - 02 is on an upward trend with a 3-year growth score of +32, showing meaningful academic improvement.
The DataScore (0-100, A-F) grades every US public school based on academic outcomes: proficiency rates (35%), 3-year growth trend (30%), graduation rate for high schools (20%), and resource access (15%). Unlike other ratings, it focuses on what students actually achieve.
Garretson Elementary - 02 is part of the Garretson School District 49-4 in Garretson, South Dakota. You can view all schools in this district and compare their performance on the district page.
DataScore is calculated from NCES proficiency rates, 3-year growth trends, graduation rates (high schools), and resource access indicators.