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Canistota Elementary - 02
PublicElementaryGrades PK–5
431 4th Ave, Canistota, SD 57012 · (605) 296-3458 · Part of Canistota School District 43-1
Students
141
Students per teacher
11:1
Free or reduced lunch
28%
Setting
Rural
Grades
PK–5
What stands out about Canistota Elementary - 02
- School Grade A: near the top of South Dakota’s public schools
- Math proficiency 32 pts above the state
- Reading / language arts 12 pts above the state
- Small classes: 11:1 students per teacher
- Enrollment up 21.6% since 2020
Test scores
EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21) · 2020–21Math proficiency74.5%
State average 42.2%
Reading / language arts64.5%
State average 52.3%
Location
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431 4th Ave, Canistota
Students
Enrollment by grade
Pre-K10
Kindergarten23
Grade 130
Grade 217
Grade 319
Grade 425
Grade 517
Enrollment over time
116’20
127’21
157’22
158’23
141’24
Up 21.6% since 2020.
Who goes here
White 86%American Indian/Alaska Native 7%Hispanic 3%Two or more races 3%Black <1%Asian <1%
As reported to NCES, share of students with a reported race or ethnicity.
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School facts: U.S. Department of Education (NCES), 2024-2025 school year. Scores: EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21). The School Grade is our own summary of state test results. Neighbor ratings are opinions, not an official measure of school quality.