Vermillion Elementary - 05 serves 625 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the South Dakota state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority American Indian and Hispanic), which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 34% (majority American Indian).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 625 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 27%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
School Overview
Vermillion Elementary - 05's student population of 625 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 50 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
625 students
Total Classroom Teachers
50 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Vermillion Elementary - 05 is 0.45, 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.
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
12:1
American Indian
8%
14%
Asian
2%
2%
Hispanic
7%
9%
Black
3%
3%
White
73%
66%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
28%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Vermillion Elementary - 05?
625 students attend Vermillion Elementary - 05.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of Vermillion Elementary - 05 students are White, 8% of students are American Indian, 7% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Vermillion Elementary - 05?
Vermillion Elementary - 05 has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 12:1.
What grades does Vermillion Elementary - 05 offer ?
Vermillion Elementary - 05 offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Vermillion Elementary - 05 part of?
Vermillion Elementary - 05 is part of Vermillion School District 13-1.
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