Enrollment
212
High
DISTRICT 232 · STATE 225
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·ELK POINT-JEFFERSON SCHOOL DISTRICT 61-7·NCES 462134000186
Elk Point-Jefferson High School - 01
402 S Douglas St, Elk Point, SD 57025 · (605) 356-5901 · Union County
GRADES 09–12HIGH42-RURALREGULAR SCHOOL212 STUDENTS
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Not graded
This school has no state test results for 2023-24 or 2024-25 to grade, which is common for schools that end before third grade. How grades work
Student : Teacher
13.7:1
15 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 14.3:1 · STATE 20.6:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
15%
32 students
DISTRICT 17% · STATE 42%
Community
0
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other high schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Grade 9 | 43 | 20% |
| Grade 10 | 59 | 28% |
| Grade 11 | 57 | 27% |
| Grade 12 | 53 | 25% |
Student demographics
15%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 18% · STATE 53% · US 70%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
School pathway
Based on grade levels within Elk Point-Jefferson School District 61-7. Attendance zones can vary; confirm enrollment with the district.
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| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elk Point-Jefferson High School - 01 this school | 212 | 15.1% | N/A |
| Parker High School - 01 Parker | 141 | 15.6% | N/A |
| Dell Rapids High School - 01 Dell Rapids | 315 | 16.5% | N/A |
| Sioux Valley High School - 01 Volga | 214 | 11.7% | N/A |
| Miller High School - 01 Miller | 141 | 11.3% | N/A |
| Groton Area High School - 01 Groton | 168 | 11.9% | N/A |
Matched among South Dakota high schools on enrollment, the share of students from low-income families (eligible for free or reduced-price lunch), and racial and ethnic makeup. Proficient is the average share of students meeting the state standard across all of the school's state tests in 2023-24 and 2024-25, the same combined score our test-score rankings use. Online schools and schools serving specialized populations are not matched.
Where Elk Point-Jefferson High School - 01 ranks
Among high schools| Measure | This school | In South Dakota |
|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 212 | #39 of 173 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 13.7:1 | #10 of 43 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 15.1% | #40 of 43 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 15.1% | #64 of 80 |
| Enrollment change since 2017-18 ranked fastest growth first | +3.4% | #24 of 29 |
Ranked against other public high schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
212
+12 (+6%) vs 2020
+49% since 1990-91, when it was 142
Student : Teacher
13.7:1
was 14.3:1
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 212 | 15.5 | 13.7:1 | 15% (32) |
| 2023-24 | 218 | 15.4 | 14.1:1 | 17% (38) |
| 2022-23 | 214 | 15.6 | 13.7:1 | 12% (26) |
| 2020-21 | 200 | 14 | 14.3:1 | 14% (28) |
| 2017-18 | 205 | 14.3 | 14.4:1 | 18% (36) |
| 2015-16 | 207 | 14 | 14.8:1 | 24% (50) |
| 2010-11 | 240 | 14 | 17.1:1 | 20% (47) |
| 2000-01 | 167 | 14 | 11.9:1 | 13% (21) |
| 1990-91 | 142 | 11 | 12.9:1 | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Elk Point-Jefferson High School - 01.
Since 2017-18: students up 3% (205 to 212); teachers up 8% (14.3 to 15.5).
About Elk Point-Jefferson High School - 01
Elk Point-Jefferson High School - 01 is a medium-sized high school in Elk Point, South Dakota. Classes run from 9 through 12, and the school has 212 students.
Within Elk Point-Jefferson School District 61-7, Elk Point-Jefferson High School - 01 is one of 3 schools. The district enrolls 697 students.
Elk Point-Jefferson High School - 01's enrollment is 92% White. The remaining shares are 4% Hispanic and 3% multiracial. County-wide, about 90% of residents are White. Elk Point-Jefferson High School - 01's diversity index is 15%, against a US figure of 70%.
With 15.5 full-time-equivalent teachers in 2024-25, the ratio at Elk Point-Jefferson High School - 01 was 13.7:1. This ratio sits 6.9 below the 20.6:1 average for high schools in South Dakota. A measure often used for student poverty, free or reduced-price lunch eligibility, stands at 15%.
In the county around the school, Union County, the median household income is $89,636, 37% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and about 4% of people live in poverty. There are 14 public schools in Union County, enrolling about 3,037 students in all.
The nearest other public school, Elk Point-Jefferson Middle School - 03, is less than a tenth of a mile away. There are 2 more public schools inside five miles.
On the NCES locale scale, the school is Rural: Distant.
Enrollment climbed 6% from its 2020-21 level of 200.
Parents and students can post about sports tryouts, band and choir, and theater at Elk Point-Jefferson High School - 01. Alumni can share how the school prepared them.
Union County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
17,081
Census ACS
Median income
$89,636
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
37%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
4%
Below federal line
Schools in county
14
3,037 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in Elk Point-Jefferson School District 61-7
- Elk Point-Jefferson Elementary - 02Elementary · 334 students
- Elk Point-Jefferson Middle School - 03Middle · 151 students
Other schools in Elk Point
- Elk Point-Jefferson Elementary - 02Elementary · 334 students
- Elk Point-Jefferson Middle School - 03Middle · 151 students
Nearby schools
- Elk Point-Jefferson Middle School - 030.0 mi · 151
- Elk Point-Jefferson Elementary - 020.1 mi · 334
- PONCA HIGH SCHOOL8.3 mi · 198
- PONCA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL8.3 mi · 128
- Dakota Valley Upper Elementary - 0412.4 mi · 179
- Dakota Valley Middle School - 0312.4 mi · 345
Frequently asked questions
About Elk Point-Jefferson High School - 01How large is Elk Point-Jefferson High School - 01?
Elk Point-Jefferson High School - 01 enrolls approximately 212 students in grades 09-12.
What age range does Elk Point-Jefferson High School - 01 serve?
Elk Point-Jefferson High School - 01 serves students from grade 09 through grade 12.
How many students per teacher at Elk Point-Jefferson High School - 01?
Approximately 13.7:1 students per teacher at Elk Point-Jefferson High School - 01.
What is the student diversity at Elk Point-Jefferson High School - 01?
Student demographics at Elk Point-Jefferson High School - 01 are roughly 92% White, 4% Hispanic, 0% Asian, 3% Two or more.
Who oversees Elk Point-Jefferson High School - 01?
Elk Point-Jefferson High School - 01 is overseen by Elk Point-Jefferson School District 61-7 in Union County.
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