B−
South Central Elementary - 03
PublicElementaryGrades PK–5
401 Birdsell St, Bonesteel, SD 57317 · (605) 654-2314 · Part of South Central School District 26-5
Students
52
Students per teacher
7:1
Free or reduced lunch
69%
Setting
Rural
Grades
PK–5
What stands out about South Central Elementary - 03
- Math proficiency 18 pts below the state
- Reading / language arts 23 pts above the state
- Small classes: 7:1 students per teacher
- Enrollment up 23.8% since 2020
- Next stop for St. Charles kids: Whole Grade Sharing with Burke - 04
On the path
Where St. Charles kids come from and go next.
PK–5South Central Elementary - 03You are here
6–12Whole Grade Sharing with Burke - 04in Burke
Test scores
EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21) · 2020–21Math proficiency24.5%
State average 42.2%
Reading / language arts75%
State average 52.3%
Location
Directions ↗
401 Birdsell St, Bonesteel
Students
Enrollment by grade
Pre-K6
Kindergarten8
Grade 111
Grade 27
Grade 39
Grade 44
Grade 57
Enrollment over time
42’20
43’21
45’22
58’23
52’24
Up 23.8% since 2020.
Who goes here
White 62%American Indian/Alaska Native 37%Two or more races 2%
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.