Summary:
The Elk Point-Jefferson School District 61-7 in South Dakota has only one elementary school, Elk Point-Jefferson Elementary - 02, which serves grades K-5 with an enrollment of 321 students. While the school is ranked 136 out of 201 South Dakota elementary schools and has a 2-star rating, it shows some academic strengths, particularly in mathematics performance, where it exceeds the state average in most grades.
Elk Point-Jefferson Elementary - 02 has a lower chronic absenteeism rate and lower free/reduced-price lunch rate compared to the state average, suggesting a relatively stable and engaged student population. The school also has higher per-student spending and a lower student-teacher ratio, which may contribute to its performance. However, the school's English Language Arts and 5th grade Science proficiency rates are below the state average, indicating areas for potential improvement.
Overall, Elk Point-Jefferson School District 61-7 has a single elementary school that appears to be a relatively average-performing school in South Dakota, with some strengths in mathematics but room for improvement in other academic areas. The school's lower chronic absenteeism and higher per-student spending may be contributing factors to its performance.
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