Arlington Elementary - 02

Summary:

Arlington Elementary - 02 is a high-performing public elementary school serving grades K-6 in Arlington, South Dakota, part of the Arlington School District 38-1. This school consistently ranks among the top elementary schools in the state, with a 5-star rating and strong academic achievement across different student subgroups.

Arlington Elementary - 02 outperforms the state average in both English Language Arts (ELA) and Mathematics, with 60.23% of students proficient or better in ELA and 78.41% in Mathematics, compared to the state averages of 50.04% and 42.95%, respectively. The school also stands out for its low chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 1.8% to 2.9% over the past three years, significantly lower than the state average. With a student-teacher ratio between 13.2 and 14.2, the school is able to provide personalized attention to its students.

When compared to nearby schools, Arlington Elementary - 02 shines as a high-performing institution. For example, Estelline Elementary - 02 has significantly lower academic performance, with only 40.63% of students proficient or better in ELA and 48.44% in Mathematics. Similarly, the Brookings School District schools have lower academic achievement compared to Arlington Elementary - 02. This consistent high performance, despite having a relatively low percentage of students from economically disadvantaged backgrounds, suggests that Arlington Elementary - 02 has effective teaching practices, strong leadership, and a supportive community.


Detail:

Public K-6

 306 S Main St
       Arlington, SD  57212


(605) 983-5741

District: Arlington School District 38-1

SchoolDigger Rank:
20th of 201 South Dakota Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $12,480 Help


Students who attend Arlington Elementary - 02 usually attend:

Middle:    Arlington Junior High - 03
High:    Arlington High School - 01

Student/teacher ratio:  14.2 Help
Number of students:  155

Racial breakdown:

White:
92.3%
Hispanic:
5.2%
Two or more races:
2.6%

Free/discounted lunch recipients:  16.8% Help


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Compare Details Arlington Elementary - 02 ranks better than 90% of elementary schools in South Dakota. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 83.34. (See more...)
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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 Arlington Elementary - 02 is $12,480.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Arlington Elementary - 02:

SchoolDigger ranks Arlington Elementary - 02 20th of 201 South Dakota public elementary schools. (See Arlington Elementary - 02 in the ranking list.)

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Arlington School District 38-1:

SchoolDigger ranks Arlington School District 38-1 12th of 126 South Dakota school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Arlington Elementary - 02

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Rank History for all students at Arlington Elementary - 02

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools SD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 73.74 31st 187 83.4%
2004 80.49 10th 189 94.7%
2005 77.24 13th 194 93.3%
2006 74.55 27th 197 86.3%
2007 70.67 44th 194 77.3%
2008 70.76 45th 194 76.8%
2009 81.77 10th 196 94.9%
2010 83.79 7th 206 96.6%
2011 76.87 22nd 205 89.3%
2012 73.83 38th 214 82.2%
2013 82.52 10th 201 95.0%
2015 81.70 16th 209 92.3%
2016 77.22 26th 206 87.4%
2017 85.89 15th 207 92.8%
2018 82.16 17th 204 91.7%
2019 91.01 6th 206 97.1%
2021 89.29 9th 202 95.5%
2022 92.16 7th 202 96.5%
2023 70.57 60th 204 70.6%
2024 83.34 20th 201 90.0%
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Rank History for Female students at Arlington Elementary - 02

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools SD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 78.08 19th 163 88.3%
2019 87.90 5th 155 96.8%
2021 87.04 8th 151 94.7%
2022 92.75 5th 150 96.7%
2023 86.13 8th 154 94.8%
2024 85.90 11th 165 93.3%
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Rank History for Male students at Arlington Elementary - 02

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools SD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 81.18 20th 170 88.2%
2022 79.97 25th 154 83.8%
2023 70.87 44th 166 73.5%
2024 69.82 40th 161 75.2%
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Rank History for White students at Arlington Elementary - 02

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools SD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 78.59 18th 186 90.3%
2019 87.83 8th 191 95.8%
2021 86.23 12th 185 93.5%
2022 90.11 7th 184 96.2%
2023 64.50 64th 185 65.4%
2024 79.11 24th 184 87.0%
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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.

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Enrollment information for Arlington Elementary - 02

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 208 208
1990 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 213 213
1991 0 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 200 200
1992 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 200 200
1993 197 0 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 199
1994 220 0 1 1 2 n/a n/a 0 224
1995 206 0 1 0 2 n/a n/a 0 209
1996 206 0 1 0 2 n/a n/a 0 209
1997 196 1 2 0 2 n/a n/a 0 201
1998 187 1 2 1 2 n/a n/a 0 193
1999 187 0 2 0 1 n/a n/a 0 190
2000 180 1 5 5 0 n/a n/a 0 191
2001 158 1 5 5 0 n/a n/a 0 169
2002 161 3 4 2 2 n/a n/a 0 172
2003 161 3 4 2 2 n/a n/a 0 172
2004 146 3 3 2 4 n/a n/a 0 158
2005 149 4 3 4 2 n/a n/a 0 162
2006 140 1 2 8 2 n/a n/a 0 153
2007 149 0 1 10 2 n/a n/a 0 162
2008 144 1 1 5 1 n/a n/a 0 152
2009 141 0 1 5 1 n/a n/a 0 148
2010 153 0 1 6 2 n/a n/a 0 162
2011 151 0 0 5 0 0 2 0 158
2012 148 0 1 10 1 0 0 0 160
2013 153 1 1 14 1 0 0 0 170
2014 150 1 1 14 0 0 0 0 166
2015 145 0 1 18 0 0 0 0 164
2016 149 1 1 16 0 0 0 0 167
2017 139 2 1 9 1 0 2 0 154
2018 137 2 1 10 0 0 0 0 150
2019 122 2 1 12 0 0 0 0 137
2020 123 0 0 9 0 0 0 0 132
2021 128 0 0 8 0 0 1 0 137
2022 134 0 0 10 0 0 1 0 145
2023 143 0 0 8 0 0 4 0 155

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 Arlington Elementary - 02

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 208 15.0 13.8 n/a
1990 213 14.0 15.2 n/a
1991 200 13.0 15.3 n/a
1992 200 13.0 15.3 n/a
1993 199 14.7 13.5 n/a
1994 224 13.1 17.1 n/a
1995 209 13.1 16.0 n/a
1996 209 13.1 16.0 n/a
1997 201 13.2 15.2 19.4
1998 193 11.6 16.6 35.8
1999 190 12.5 15.2 30.5
2000 191 16.1 11.9 35.1
2001 169 15.0 11.3 34.3
2002 172 12.3 14.0 30.8
2003 172 12.3 14.0 30.8
2004 158 10.0 15.8 23.4
2005 162 9.9 16.4 23.5
2006 153 10.4 14.7 27.5
2007 162 11.3 14.3 n/a
2008 152 11.3 13.5 27
2009 148 11.9 12.4 28.4
2010 162 11.5 14.0 26.5
2011 158 10.5 15.0 25.3
2012 160 11.3 14.0 23.8
2013 170 10.1 16.7 22.9
2014 166 11.3 14.6 26.5
2015 164 10.0 16.4 26.8
2016 167 10.0 16.7 21
2017 154 10.4 14.8 22.1
2018 150 10.3 14.4 20
2019 137 10.3 13.1 20.4
2020 132 10.4 12.6 17.4
2021 137 9.9 13.7 16.1
2022 145 10.9 13.2 8.3
2023 155 10.9 14.2 16.8

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 Arlington Elementary - 02

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 208 15.0 13.8 n/a
1990 213 14.0 15.2 n/a
1991 200 13.0 15.3 n/a
1992 200 13.0 15.3 n/a
1993 199 14.7 13.5 n/a
1994 224 13.1 17.1 n/a
1995 209 13.1 16.0 n/a
1996 209 13.1 16.0 n/a
1997 201 13.2 15.2 19.4
1998 193 11.6 16.6 35.8
1999 190 12.5 15.2 30.5
2000 191 16.1 11.9 35.1
2001 169 15.0 11.3 34.3
2002 172 12.3 14.0 30.8
2003 172 12.3 14.0 30.8
2004 158 10.0 15.8 23.4
2005 162 9.9 16.4 23.5
2006 153 10.4 14.7 27.5
2007 162 11.3 14.3 n/a
2008 152 11.3 13.5 27
2009 148 11.9 12.4 28.4
2010 162 11.5 14.0 26.5
2011 158 10.5 15.0 25.3
2012 160 11.3 14.0 23.8
2013 170 10.1 16.7 22.9
2014 166 11.3 14.6 26.5
2015 164 10.0 16.4 26.8
2016 167 10.0 16.7 21
2017 154 10.4 14.8 22.1
2018 150 10.3 14.4 20
2019 137 10.3 13.1 20.4
2020 132 10.4 12.6 17.4
2021 137 9.9 13.7 16.1
2022 145 10.9 13.2 8.3
2023 155 10.9 14.2 16.8

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Arlington Elementary - 02

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2020 $930 (7.6%) $11,261 (92.4%) $12,191
2021 $1,160 (8.4%) $12,692 (91.6%) $13,852
2022 $420 (3.4%) $11,921 (96.6%) $12,341
2023 $395 (3.2%) $12,084 (96.8%) $12,480

Data source: South Dakota Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Arlington Elementary - 02

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 6th of 206 Elementary schoolsRanks 60th of 204 Elementary schools
 26.5%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Arlington Elementary - 02)58.856.5
 2.3%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Arlington School District 38-1)58.856.5
 2.3%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (South Dakota)49.145.3
 3.8%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Arlington Elementary - 02)76.578.3
 1.8%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Arlington School District 38-1)76.578.3
 1.8%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (South Dakota)52.751.1
 1.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Arlington Elementary - 02)7960.9
 18.1%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Arlington School District 38-1)7960.9
 18.1%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (South Dakota)50.347.2
 3.1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Arlington Elementary - 02)84.239.1
 45.1%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Arlington School District 38-1)84.239.1
 45.1%
   4th Grade Mathematics (South Dakota)4947.7
 1.2%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Arlington Elementary - 02)7947.4
 31.6%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Arlington School District 38-1)7947.4
 31.6%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (South Dakota)54.148.7
 5.4%
5th Grade Mathematics (Arlington Elementary - 02)73.757.9
 15.8%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Arlington School District 38-1)73.757.9
 15.8%
   5th Grade Mathematics (South Dakota)40.539.4
 1.2%
5th Grade Science (Arlington Elementary - 02)68.436.9
 31.6%
   5th Grade Science (Arlington School District 38-1)68.436.9
 31.6%
   5th Grade Science (South Dakota)42.139.9
 2.2%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Arlington Elementary - 02)8178.3
 2.7%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Arlington School District 38-1)8178.3
 2.7%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (South Dakota)50.844.6
 6.3%
6th Grade Mathematics (Arlington Elementary - 02)85.787
 1.2%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Arlington School District 38-1)85.787
 1.2%
   6th Grade Mathematics (South Dakota)41.339.1
 2.2%
All Grades English Language Arts (Arlington Elementary - 02)7561.4
 13.6%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Arlington School District 38-1)67.263.5
 3.7%
   All Grades English Language Arts (South Dakota)53.249.7
 3.5%
All Grades Mathematics (Arlington Elementary - 02)80.365.9
 14.4%
   All Grades Mathematics (Arlington School District 38-1)75.468
 7.4%
   All Grades Mathematics (South Dakota)44.941.9
 3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students137155
 13.1%
African American20
 100%
American Indian00
Asian10
 100%
Hispanic128
 33.3%
Pacific Islander00
White122143
 17.2%
Two or More Races04
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients20.4%16.8%
 3.7%


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Students who attend Arlington Elementary - 02 usually go on to attend:

Middle : Arlington Junior High - 03
High : Arlington High School - 01

Students at Arlington Elementary - 02 are 92% White, 5% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races.

Yes. Arlington Elementary - 02 ranks in the top 10.0% of South Dakota elementary schools.

In the 2022-23 school year, 155 students attended Arlington Elementary - 02.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the South Dakota Department of Education.

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