Is Groton Area Elementary - 02 a good school?

Groton Area Elementary - 02 ranks 49 th of 201 South Dakota elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Groton Area Elementary - 02?

In the 2022-23 school year, 295 students attended Groton Area Elementary - 02.

What is the racial makeup of Groton Area Elementary - 02?

Students at Groton Area Elementary - 02 are 93% White, 4% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races, 1% Asian.

What schools do graduates of Groton Area Elementary - 02 attend?

Students who attend Groton Area Elementary - 02 usually go on to attend: Middle : Groton Area Middle School - 04 High : Groton Area High School - 01

Groton Area Elementary - 02

Summary:

Groton Area Elementary - 02 is a public elementary school serving grades PK-5 in Groton, South Dakota, with 295 students. The school is part of the Groton Area School District 06-6, which is ranked 17 out of 126 districts in the state and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. Groton Area Elementary - 02 has consistently been ranked among the top elementary schools in South Dakota, with a current ranking of 49 out of 201 schools.

Groton Area Elementary - 02 consistently outperforms the state average in Smarter Balanced Assessments for English Language Arts and Mathematics, with 58.62% of students proficient or better in ELA and 59.31% proficient or better in Mathematics, compared to the state averages of 50.04% and 42.95%, respectively. The school also performs exceptionally well for students from low socioeconomic backgrounds, ranking 11th out of 110 South Dakota elementary schools in this category. However, the school's performance for White students and students with special needs is more average, ranking 58th and 48th, respectively, in the state. Groton Area Elementary - 02 has a relatively low chronic absenteeism rate of 10.1%, compared to the state average of around 15%, and spends more per student than the state average, with $10,933 per student in the 2022-2023 school year, compared to the state average of around $9,500.

Compared to nearby schools, Groton Area Elementary - 02 outperforms Simmons Elementary - 10 (37.32% proficient or better in Mathematics) and Lincoln Elementary - 08 (52.14% proficient or better in Mathematics) in academic metrics. Groton Area Elementary - 02 has maintained a high level of performance over the years, consistently ranking among the top elementary schools in South Dakota and receiving a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger for most of the past decade. While the school's strong performance, particularly for students from low socioeconomic backgrounds, is impressive, the school may need to focus on addressing the needs of its White and special education student populations to ensure more equitable outcomes.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

810 N 1st St
Groton, SD 57445

(605) 397-2317

District: Groton Area School District 06-6

SchoolDigger Rank:
49^th of 201 South Dakota Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $10,933

Students who attend Groton Area Elementary - 02 usually attend:

Middle:	Groton Area Middle School - 04
High:	Groton Area High School - 01

Student/teacher ratio: 15.0

Number of students: 295

Racial breakdown:

White:

92.5%

Hispanic:

4.1%

Two or more races:

1.7%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 16.6%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Groton Area Elementary - 02 ranks better than 75.6% of elementary schools in South Dakota. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 70.34. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Groton Area Elementary - 02 is $10,933.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Groton Area Elementary - 02:

SchoolDigger ranks Groton Area Elementary - 02 49^th of 201 South Dakota public elementary schools. (See Groton Area Elementary - 02 in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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White students:

Groton Area School District 06-6:

SchoolDigger ranks Groton Area School District 06-6 17^th of 126 South Dakota school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for all students at Groton Area Elementary - 02

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	SD State Percentile
2005	69.88	49^th	194	74.7%
2006	74.92	25^th	197	87.3%
2007	70.65	45^th	194	76.8%
2008	70.69	46^th	194	76.3%
2009	74.42	30^th	196	84.7%
2010	83.02	10^th	206	95.1%
2011	84.18	5^th	205	97.6%
2012	79.80	21^st	214	90.2%
2013	74.94	33^rd	201	83.6%
2015	88.33	4^th	209	98.1%
2016	77.94	23^rd	206	88.8%
2017	72.68	41^st	207	80.2%
2018	72.72	42^nd	204	79.4%
2019	82.16	24^th	206	88.3%
2021	65.05	68^th	202	66.3%
2022	67.45	55^th	202	72.8%
2023	72.58	50^th	204	75.5%
2024	70.34	49^th	201	75.6%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Groton Area Elementary - 02

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	SD State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	35.64	48^th	72	33.3%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Groton Area Elementary - 02

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	SD State Percentile
2019	75.02	14^th	121	88.4%
2021	62.00	29^th	106	72.6%
2023	87.72	9^th	112	92.0%
2024	76.49	11^th	110	90.0%

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Rank History for Female students at Groton Area Elementary - 02

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	SD State Percentile
2018	76.03	27^th	163	83.4%
2019	78.58	17^th	155	89.0%
2021	71.61	37^th	151	75.5%
2022	77.33	28^th	150	81.3%
2023	70.76	36^th	154	76.6%
2024	71.55	35^th	165	78.8%

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Rank History for Male students at Groton Area Elementary - 02

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	SD State Percentile
2018	70.52	48^th	170	71.8%
2019	83.66	20^th	160	87.5%
2021	59.06	64^th	157	59.2%
2022	59.51	59^th	154	61.7%
2023	71.11	42^nd	166	74.7%
2024	66.27	48^th	161	70.2%

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Rank History for White students at Groton Area Elementary - 02

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	SD State Percentile
2018	61.84	65^th	186	65.1%
2019	77.79	24^th	191	87.4%
2021	64.72	59^th	185	68.1%
2022	58.68	67^th	184	63.6%
2023	62.65	70^th	185	62.2%
2024	63.59	58^th	184	68.5%

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Data source: test scores: South Dakota Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: South Dakota Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Groton Area Elementary - 02

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2005	342	1	0	2	4	n/a	n/a	349
2006	335	6	0	1	3	n/a	n/a	345
2007	323	7	0	0	3	n/a	n/a	333
2008	329	7	0	1	1	n/a	n/a	338
2009	341	7	0	2	1	n/a	n/a	351
2010	324	6	0	3	1	n/a	n/a	334
2011	309	5	0	4	0	0	0	318
2012	259	2	2	5	3	0	0	271
2013	266	0	7	6	0	0	0	279
2014	278	0	9	3	1	0	0	291
2015	265	0	3	2	2	0	0	272
2016	274	3	2	2	1	0	3	285
2017	279	3	7	4	1	0	3	297
2018	277	0	2	2	3	0	1	285
2019	277	0	1	3	3	0	1	285
2020	263	0	0	11	4	0	4	282
2021	275	0	1	10	7	0	5	298
2022	259	0	4	15	1	0	7	286
2023	273	0	3	12	2	0	5	295

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Groton Area Elementary - 02

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2005	349	21.7	16.1	16
2006	345	22.5	15.3	15.1
2007	333	22.2	15.0	18
2008	338	21.9	15.4	16
2009	351	21.3	16.5	20.2
2010	334	21.7	15.3	18.3
2011	318	24.1	13.1	21.1
2012	271	22.3	12.1	18.1
2013	279	19.1	14.6	19.7
2014	291	19.2	15.1	18.9
2015	272	19.0	14.3	16.5
2016	285	20.0	14.2	23.5
2017	297	19.7	15.0	19.5
2018	285	20.7	13.7	15.1
2019	285	20.7	13.7	16.8
2020	282	19.7	14.2	17.7
2021	298	19.8	15.0	20.1
2022	286	19.8	14.4	12.9
2023	295	19.6	15.0	16.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Groton Area Elementary - 02

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2005	349	21.7	16.1	16
2006	345	22.5	15.3	15.1
2007	333	22.2	15.0	18
2008	338	21.9	15.4	16
2009	351	21.3	16.5	20.2
2010	334	21.7	15.3	18.3
2011	318	24.1	13.1	21.1
2012	271	22.3	12.1	18.1
2013	279	19.1	14.6	19.7
2014	291	19.2	15.1	18.9
2015	272	19.0	14.3	16.5
2016	285	20.0	14.2	23.5
2017	297	19.7	15.0	19.5
2018	285	20.7	13.7	15.1
2019	285	20.7	13.7	16.8
2020	282	19.7	14.2	17.7
2021	298	19.8	15.0	20.1
2022	286	19.8	14.4	12.9
2023	295	19.6	15.0	16.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Groton Area Elementary - 02

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2020	$693 (6.9%)	$9,279 (93.1%)	$9,972
2021	$657 (6.6%)	$9,283 (93.4%)	$9,940
2022	$895 (8.7%)	$9,441 (91.3%)	$10,335
2023	$499 (4.6%)	$10,434 (95.4%)	$10,933

Data source: South Dakota Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Groton Area Elementary - 02

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 24^th of 206 Elementary schools	Ranks 50^th of 204 Elementary schools	12.9%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Groton Area Elementary - 02)	71.7	61.7	10%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Groton Area School District 06-6)	71.7	61.7	10%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (South Dakota)	49.1	45.3	3.8%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Groton Area Elementary - 02)	67.4	72.3	4.9%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Groton Area School District 06-6)	67.4	72.3	4.9%
3rd Grade Mathematics (South Dakota)	52.7	51.1	1.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Groton Area Elementary - 02)	76.2	61.5	14.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Groton Area School District 06-6)	76.2	61.5	14.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (South Dakota)	50.3	47.2	3.1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Groton Area Elementary - 02)	71.4	53.9	17.6%
4th Grade Mathematics (Groton Area School District 06-6)	71.4	53.9	17.6%
4th Grade Mathematics (South Dakota)	49	47.7	1.2%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Groton Area Elementary - 02)	78.3	64.1	14.2%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Groton Area School District 06-6)	78.3	64.1	14.2%
5th Grade English Language Arts (South Dakota)	54.1	48.7	5.4%
5th Grade Mathematics (Groton Area Elementary - 02)	54.4	41	13.3%
5th Grade Mathematics (Groton Area School District 06-6)	54.4	41	13.3%
5th Grade Mathematics (South Dakota)	40.5	39.4	1.2%
5th Grade Science (Groton Area Elementary - 02)	56.5	56.4	0.1%
5th Grade Science (Groton Area School District 06-6)	56.5	56.4	0.1%
5th Grade Science (South Dakota)	42.1	39.9	2.2%
All Grades English Language Arts (Groton Area Elementary - 02)	75.4	62.3	13.1%
All Grades English Language Arts (Groton Area School District 06-6)	75.3	69.1	6.2%
All Grades English Language Arts (South Dakota)	53.2	49.7	3.5%
All Grades Mathematics (Groton Area Elementary - 02)	64.2	56.5	7.7%
All Grades Mathematics (Groton Area School District 06-6)	61.3	57.1	4.3%
All Grades Mathematics (South Dakota)	44.9	41.9	3%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	285	295	3.5%
African American	0	0
American Indian	3	2	33.3%
Asian	1	3	200%
Hispanic	3	12	300%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	277	273	1.4%
Two or More Races	1	5	400%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	16.8%	16.6%	0.2%

Schools Near Groton Area Elementary - 02

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts (2024)				Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics (2024)				Smarter Balanced Assessments Science (2024)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts 3rd Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts 4th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts 5th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts All Grades	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 3rd Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 4th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 5th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics All Grades	Smarter Balanced Assessments Science 5th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Science All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Groton Area Elementary - 02	Public	PK, KG-5	810 N 1st St	Groton	57445	Brown County	Groton Area School District 06-6	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(605) 397-2317	295	20	15.0	16.6%	273 (92.5%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (4.1%)	3 (1.0%)	2 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (1.7%)	70.3	49^th of 201 public elementary schools	75.6%		72.6	50^th of 204 public elementary schools	75.5%	1	53.5	63.3	58.5	58.6	76.7	53.1	51.0	59.3	52.8		$10,933	$499	$10,434
Hutterville Colony Elementary - 06	Public	K-8	14625 401st Ave	Stratford	57474	Brown County	Northwestern Area School District 56-7	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(605) 396-7497	17	3	6.0	17.6%	17 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)				7.7				7.7			$12,021	$334	$11,686
Mike Miller Elementary - 07	Public	K-5	3010 Milwaukee Ave NE	Aberdeen	57401	Brown County	Aberdeen School District 06-1	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(605) 725-7800	244	17	13.9	29.5%	181 (74.2%)	3 (1.2%)	16 (6.6%)	17 (7.0%)	9 (3.7%)	3 (1.2%)	15 (6.1%)	57.5	88^th of 201 public elementary schools	56.2%		41.9	124^th of 204 public elementary schools	39.2%	36	51.2	45.0	64.1	53.3	72.1	47.5	46.2	55.7	38.5		$10,399	$738	$9,661
Langford Area Elementary - 02	Public	PK, KG-5	206 Chestnut St	Langford	57454	Marshall County	Langford Area 45-5	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(605) 493-6454	102	8	12.2	32.4%	97 (95.1%)	1 (1.0%)	1 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (2.9%)	59.7	78^th of 201 public elementary schools	61.2%		67.4	65^th of 204 public elementary schools	68.1%	13	35.3	62.5	60.0	52.1	47.1	68.8	46.7	54.2	53.3		$14,585	$2,132	$12,453
Newport Colony Elementary - 04	Public	K-8	11796 414th Ave	Claremont	57432	Brown County	Langford Area 45-5	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(605) 493-6454	41	3	14.6	7.3%	41 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)				19.2						10.0	$11,059	$33	$11,025
O M Tiffany Elementary - 11	Public	K-5	819 8th Ave NE	Aberdeen	57401	Brown County	Aberdeen School District 06-1	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(605) 725-7400	312	25	12.4	46.8%	219 (70.2%)	7 (2.2%)	30 (9.6%)	10 (3.2%)	18 (5.8%)	3 (1.0%)	25 (8.0%)	21.1	169^th of 201 public elementary schools	15.9%		33.3	143^rd of 204 public elementary schools	29.9%	26	34.8	27.1	29.6	30.4	37.0	41.7	38.9	39.2	20.4		$11,102	$1,050	$10,052
May Overby Elementary - 09	Public	K-5	612 14th Ave SE	Aberdeen	57401	Brown County	Aberdeen School District 06-1	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(605) 725-7300	357	28	12.9	44.3%	215 (60.2%)	11 (3.1%)	43 (12.0%)	25 (7.0%)	29 (8.1%)	3 (0.8%)	31 (8.7%)	39.2	133^rd of 201 public elementary schools	33.8%		29.6	154^th of 204 public elementary schools	24.5%	21	51.8	34.0	47.5	45.1	60.7	27.7	37.3	42.6	35.6		$10,603	$981	$9,622
SDSBVI Elementary - 01	Public	PK, KG-8	605 14th Ave SE	Aberdeen	57401	Brown County	School District School For The Blind & Visually Impaired	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(605) 626-2580	9	9	1.0	33.3%	5 (55.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (22.2%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (22.2%)								(n/a)
C C Lee Elementary - 05	Public	K-5	1900 N State St	Aberdeen	57401	Brown County	Aberdeen School District 06-1	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(605) 725-7500	371	24	15.4	15.6%	304 (81.9%)	7 (1.9%)	9 (2.4%)	10 (2.7%)	14 (3.8%)	2 (0.5%)	25 (6.7%)	85.4	16^th of 201 public elementary schools	92.0%		87.9	10^th of 204 public elementary schools	95.1%	6	66.2	60.6	72.4	66.1	78.5	65.2	77.6	73.6	60.4		$10,063	$364	$9,698
Simmons Elementary - 10	Public	K-5	1500 S 3rd St	Aberdeen	57401	Brown County	Aberdeen School District 06-1	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(605) 725-7600	395	29	13.7	39.2%	291 (73.7%)	3 (0.8%)	43 (10.9%)	11 (2.8%)	15 (3.8%)	5 (1.3%)	27 (6.8%)	25	163^rd of 201 public elementary schools	18.9%		28.3	159^th of 204 public elementary schools	22.1%	4	44.5	37.7	35.9	38.8	44.4	34.8	34.6	37.3	19.2		$9,498	$853	$8,645

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