Serving 379 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Gertie Belle Rogers Elementary - 04 ranks in the top 20% of all schools in South Dakota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the South Dakota state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 34% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 379 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 27%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in SD
- Math Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 45-49% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Gertie Belle Rogers Elementary - 04 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Dakota for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
School Overview
Gertie Belle Rogers Elementary - 04's student population of 379 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
379 students
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
Year Founded
1905
School Calendar
Average Class Size
15 students
School Rankings
Gertie Belle Rogers Elementary - 04 ranks within the top 20% of all 619 schools in South Dakota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Gertie Belle Rogers Elementary - 04 is 0.44, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.53. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#115 out of 619 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
42%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
12:1
American Indian
8%
14%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
13%
9%
Black
n/a
3%
White
73%
66%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
37%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Mitchell School District 17-2
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Gertie Belle Rogers Elementary - 04's ranking?
Gertie Belle Rogers Elementary - 04 is ranked #115 out of 619 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in South Dakota.
What schools are Gertie Belle Rogers Elementary - 04 often compared to?
Gertie Belle Rogers Elementary - 04is often viewed alongside schools like Longfellow Elementary - 05, L. B. Williams Elementary - 03, Mount Vernon Elementary - 02 by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% SD state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% SD state average).
How many students attend Gertie Belle Rogers Elementary - 04?
379 students attend Gertie Belle Rogers Elementary - 04.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of Gertie Belle Rogers Elementary - 04 students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are American Indian, and 6% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Gertie Belle Rogers Elementary - 04?
Gertie Belle Rogers Elementary - 04 has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 12:1.
What grades does Gertie Belle Rogers Elementary - 04 offer ?
Gertie Belle Rogers Elementary - 04 offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Gertie Belle Rogers Elementary - 04 part of?
Gertie Belle Rogers Elementary - 04 is part of Mitchell School District 17-2.
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