Is Armour Elementary - 02 a good school?

Armour Elementary - 02 ranks in the bottom 22.4% of South Dakota elementary schools.

How many students attend Armour Elementary - 02?

In the 2022-23 school year, 123 students attended Armour Elementary - 02.

What is the racial makeup of Armour Elementary - 02?

Students at Armour Elementary - 02 are 83% White, 8% Hispanic, 5% Two or more races, 2% African American, 2% American Indian.

What schools do graduates of Armour Elementary - 02 attend?

Students who attend Armour Elementary - 02 usually go on to attend: Middle : Armour Middle School - 03 High : Armour High School - 01

Armour Elementary - 02

Summary:

Armour Elementary - 02 is a public elementary school serving grades PK-5 in Armour, South Dakota, with 123 students. The school is part of the Armour School District 21-1, which is ranked 55 out of 126 districts in the state and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Armour Elementary - 02 has struggled academically, consistently underperforming the state and district averages in both English Language Arts (ELA) and Mathematics proficiency. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, the school's ELA proficiency rate was 38.23% compared to the state average of 50.04% and the district average of 50.98%. Similarly, the school's Math proficiency rate was 35.29% compared to the state average of 42.95% and the district average of 42.15%. The school has also grappled with high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 6.4% in 2023-2024 to 15.0% in 2021-2022, which are significantly higher than the state and national averages. Additionally, the school has seen fluctuations in its free and reduced lunch rates, ranging from 14.41% in 2021-2022 to 28.46% in 2022-2023, indicating a higher proportion of students from economically disadvantaged backgrounds.

When compared to nearby schools, Armour Elementary - 02 lags behind in academic performance. For instance, Corsica-Stickney Elementary - 02, located about 19 miles away, significantly outperforms Armour Elementary - 02 in both ELA and Mathematics proficiency. The school's performance has declined over the years, as evidenced by its decreasing statewide ranking and star rating from SchoolDigger. To improve the school's performance, the district and school leadership should focus on addressing the underlying issues, such as high chronic absenteeism and disparities in student outcomes, and implementing targeted interventions to support student learning and engagement.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

905 Dobson Ave
Armour, SD 57313

(605) 724-2698

District: Armour School District 21-1

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

Per Pupil Expenditures: $14,033

Students who attend Armour Elementary - 02 usually attend:

Middle:	Armour Middle School - 03
High:	Armour High School - 01

Student/teacher ratio: 13.1

Number of students: 123

Racial breakdown:

White:

82.9%

Hispanic:

8.1%

Two or more races:

4.9%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 28.5%

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Compare Details Armour Elementary - 02 ranks worse than 77.6% of elementary schools in South Dakota. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 28.33. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a high 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 Armour Elementary - 02 is $14,033.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Armour Elementary - 02 was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Armour School District 21-1:

SchoolDigger ranks Armour School District 21-1 55^th of 126 South Dakota school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for all students at Armour Elementary - 02

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	SD State Percentile
2003	78.05	17^th	187	90.9%
2004	59.36	97^th	189	48.7%
2005	45.44	140^th	194	27.8%
2007	82.17	5^th	194	97.4%
2010	76.28	31^st	206	85.0%
2013	79.81	13^th	201	93.5%
2015	63.45	75^th	209	64.1%
2016	63.57	71^st	206	65.5%
2018	38.24	140^th	204	31.4%
2019	36.91	145^th	206	29.6%
2021	29.84	154^th	202	23.8%
2022	38.43	131^st	202	35.1%
2023	37.40	136^th	204	33.3%
2024	28.33	156^th	201	22.4%

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Rank History for Female students at Armour Elementary - 02

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	SD State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	18.46	131^st	151	13.2%
2023	33.67	106^th	154	31.2%

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Rank History for Male students at Armour Elementary - 02

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	SD State Percentile
2019	31.92	121^st	160	24.4%
2021	37.08	107^th	157	31.8%
2022	33.84	107^th	154	30.5%
2023	55.12	72^nd	166	56.6%

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Rank History for White students at Armour Elementary - 02

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	SD State Percentile
2019	41.64	124^th	191	35.1%
2021	33.93	133^rd	185	28.1%
2022	50.82	89^th	184	51.6%
2023	34.33	134^th	185	27.6%

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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 Armour 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	98	98
1990	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	98	98
1991	0	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	96	96
1992	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	96	96
1993	108	0	0	0	4	n/a	n/a	0	112
1994	111	0	0	0	5	n/a	n/a	0	116
1995	101	0	0	0	1	n/a	n/a	0	102
1996	101	0	0	0	1	n/a	n/a	0	102
1997	85	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	85
1998	76	0	0	0	3	n/a	n/a	0	79
1999	73	0	0	0	4	n/a	n/a	0	77
2000	69	0	0	0	6	n/a	n/a	0	75
2001	54	0	0	0	6	n/a	n/a	0	60
2002	59	0	0	0	4	n/a	n/a	0	63
2003	59	0	0	0	4	n/a	n/a	0	63
2004	58	0	0	0	4	n/a	n/a	0	62
2005	60	0	0	0	3	n/a	n/a	0	63
2006	57	1	0	0	2	n/a	n/a	0	60
2007	63	1	0	0	2	n/a	n/a	0	66
2008	64	n/a	n/a	n/a	6	n/a	n/a	0	70
2009	53	0	0	0	4	n/a	n/a	0	57
2010	62	0	0	0	6	n/a	n/a	0	68
2011	56	0	0	0	6	0	0	0	62
2012	55	0	0	1	3	0	3	0	62
2013	58	0	0	1	3	0	3	0	65
2014	55	1	0	0	3	0	3	0	62
2015	57	1	0	0	2	0	2	0	62
2016	65	3	0	1	2	0	2	0	73
2017	65	4	0	1	2	0	2	0	74
2018	63	5	0	1	1	0	2	0	72
2019	68	5	0	4	2	0	2	0	81
2020	75	5	0	3	5	0	3	0	91
2021	96	3	0	4	3	0	6	0	112
2022	97	3	0	7	4	0	7	0	118
2023	102	2	0	10	2	1	6	0	123

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

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Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Armour Elementary - 02

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	98	7.1	13.8	n/a
1990	98	8.8	11.1	n/a
1991	96	8.9	10.7	n/a
1992	96	8.9	10.7	n/a
1993	112	7.0	16.0	n/a
1994	116	6.8	17.1	n/a
1995	102	6.6	15.5	n/a
1996	102	6.6	15.5	n/a
1997	85	6.3	13.5	17.6
1998	79	5.0	15.8	58.2
1999	77	5.4	14.3	46.8
2000	75	6.0	12.5	24
2001	60	7.1	8.5	31.7
2002	63	7.5	8.4	52.4
2003	63	7.5	8.4	52.4
2004	62	7.2	8.6	24.2
2005	63	7.1	8.9	0
2006	60	7.1	8.5	35
2007	66	7.8	8.5	31.8
2008	70	7.8	9.0	20
2009	57	7.1	8.0	26.3
2010	68	7.1	9.5	39.7
2011	62	7.2	8.5	33.9
2012	62	7.2	8.5	32.3
2013	65	7.4	8.7	23.1
2014	62	7.2	8.5	33.9
2015	62	6.0	10.3	22.6
2016	73	7.0	10.4	26
2017	74	7.3	10.1	21.6
2018	72	7.3	9.8	30.6
2019	81	6.3	12.8	38.3
2020	91	7.9	11.4	37.4
2021	112	8.9	12.5	27.7
2022	118	9.3	12.6	14.4
2023	123	9.3	13.1	28.5

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 Armour Elementary - 02

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	98	7.1	13.8	n/a
1990	98	8.8	11.1	n/a
1991	96	8.9	10.7	n/a
1992	96	8.9	10.7	n/a
1993	112	7.0	16.0	n/a
1994	116	6.8	17.1	n/a
1995	102	6.6	15.5	n/a
1996	102	6.6	15.5	n/a
1997	85	6.3	13.5	17.6
1998	79	5.0	15.8	58.2
1999	77	5.4	14.3	46.8
2000	75	6.0	12.5	24
2001	60	7.1	8.5	31.7
2002	63	7.5	8.4	52.4
2003	63	7.5	8.4	52.4
2004	62	7.2	8.6	24.2
2005	63	7.1	8.9	0
2006	60	7.1	8.5	35
2007	66	7.8	8.5	31.8
2008	70	7.8	9.0	20
2009	57	7.1	8.0	26.3
2010	68	7.1	9.5	39.7
2011	62	7.2	8.5	33.9
2012	62	7.2	8.5	32.3
2013	65	7.4	8.7	23.1
2014	62	7.2	8.5	33.9
2015	62	6.0	10.3	22.6
2016	73	7.0	10.4	26
2017	74	7.3	10.1	21.6
2018	72	7.3	9.8	30.6
2019	81	6.3	12.8	38.3
2020	91	7.9	11.4	37.4
2021	112	8.9	12.5	27.7
2022	118	9.3	12.6	14.4
2023	123	9.3	13.1	28.5

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 Armour Elementary - 02

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2020	$725 (6.4%)	$10,521 (93.6%)	$11,246
2021	$820 (6.8%)	$11,202 (93.2%)	$12,022
2022	$1,229 (9.5%)	$11,766 (90.5%)	$12,995
2023	$1,334 (9.5%)	$12,700 (90.5%)	$14,033

Data source: South Dakota Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Armour Elementary - 02

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Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 145^th of 206 Elementary schools	Ranks 136^th of 204 Elementary schools	3.7%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Armour Elementary - 02)	40	36.4	3.6%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Armour School District 21-1)	40	36.4	3.6%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (South Dakota)	49.1	45.3	3.8%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Armour Elementary - 02)	53.3	45.5	7.9%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Armour School District 21-1)	53.3	45.5	7.9%
3rd Grade Mathematics (South Dakota)	52.7	51.1	1.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Armour Elementary - 02)	30.8	36.4	5.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Armour School District 21-1)	30.8	36.4	5.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (South Dakota)	50.3	47.2	3.1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Armour Elementary - 02)	46.2	36.4	9.8%
4th Grade Mathematics (Armour School District 21-1)	46.2	36.4	9.8%
4th Grade Mathematics (South Dakota)	49	47.7	1.2%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Armour Elementary - 02)	50	52.4	2.4%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Armour School District 21-1)	50	52.4	2.4%
5th Grade English Language Arts (South Dakota)	54.1	48.7	5.4%
5th Grade Mathematics (Armour Elementary - 02)	28.6	23.8	4.8%
5th Grade Mathematics (Armour School District 21-1)	28.6	23.8	4.8%
5th Grade Mathematics (South Dakota)	40.5	39.4	1.2%
5th Grade Science (Armour Elementary - 02)	57.1	42.9	14.3%
5th Grade Science (Armour School District 21-1)	57.1	42.9	14.3%
5th Grade Science (South Dakota)	42.1	39.9	2.2%
All Grades English Language Arts (Armour Elementary - 02)	40.5	44.2	3.7%
All Grades English Language Arts (Armour School District 21-1)	47.7	40.2	7.5%
All Grades English Language Arts (South Dakota)	53.2	49.7	3.5%
All Grades Mathematics (Armour Elementary - 02)	42.9	32.6	10.3%
All Grades Mathematics (Armour School District 21-1)	55.8	42.2	13.7%
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	81	123	51.9%
African American	5	2	60%
American Indian	2	2
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	4	10	150%
Pacific Islander	0	1
White	68	102	50%
Two or More Races	2	6	200%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	38.3%	28.5%	9.8%

Schools Near Armour 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	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Armour Elementary - 02	Public	PK, KG-5	905 Dobson Ave	Armour	57313	Douglas County	Armour School District 21-1	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(605) 724-2698	123	9	13.1	28.5%	102 (82.9%)	2 (1.6%)	10 (8.1%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.6%)	1 (0.8%)	6 (4.9%)	28.3	156^th of 201 public elementary schools	22.4%		37.4	136^th of 204 public elementary schools	33.3%	20	33.3	41.7	40.0	38.2	41.7	41.7	20.0	35.3	40.0	$14,033	$1,334	$12,700
Lakeview Colony Elementary - 05	Public	K-8	28748 386th Ave	Lake Andes	57356	Charles Mix County	Andes Central School District 11-1	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(605) 487-7655	26	3	8.6	11.5%	26 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)				85.7				85.7		$16,766	$3,313	$13,454
Greenwood Colony Elementary - 05	Public	K-8	28781 402nd Ave	Delmont	57330	Douglas County	Tripp-Delmont School District 33-5	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(605) 935-6766	4	1	4.0		4 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)										$29,817	$180	$29,637
Andes Central Elementary - 02	Public	PK, KG-5	1001 High St	Lake Andes	57356	Charles Mix County	Andes Central School District 11-1	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(605) 487-5243	189	17	11.0	100.0%	38 (20.1%)	1 (0.5%)	9 (4.8%)	0 (0.0%)	106 (56.1%)	0 (0.0%)	35 (18.5%)	20.6	170^th of 201 public elementary schools	15.4%		20.5	174^th of 204 public elementary schools	14.7%	4	40.0	24.0	21.1	28.1	65.0	28.0	21.1	37.5	21.1	$17,911	$3,320	$14,592
Clearfield Colony Elementary - 07	Public	K-8	40248 293rd Ave	Delmont	57330	Douglas County	Tripp-Delmont School District 33-5	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(605) 935-6766	19	1	19.0	15.8%	19 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)										$15,012	$180	$14,832
Wagner Elementary - 02	Public	K-4	101 Walnut Ave SW	Wagner	57380	Charles Mix County	Wagner Community School District 11-4	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(605) 384-3393	345	32	10.8	100.0%	96 (27.8%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (3.2%)	0 (0.0%)	209 (60.6%)	0 (0.0%)	29 (8.4%)	15	180^th of 201 public elementary schools	10.4%		27.4	163^rd of 204 public elementary schools	20.1%	17	37.3	13.8		25.6	42.4	20.7		31.6		$15,682	$1,801	$13,880
Corsica-Stickney Elementary - 02	Public	PK, KG-5	506 Main St	Stickney	57375	Aurora County	Corsica-Stickney 21-3	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(605) 732-4221	170	12	13.7	18.8%	163 (95.9%)	1 (0.6%)	2 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.8%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.6%)	81.9	23^rd of 201 public elementary schools	88.6%		75.5	36^th of 204 public elementary schools	82.4%	13	50.0	72.7	61.5	62.3	77.8	90.9	53.9	77.4	61.5	$13,444	$987	$12,457
Parkston Elementary - 02	Public	PK, KG-5	102C S Chapman Dr	Parkston	57366	Hutchinson County	Parkston School District 33-3	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(605) 928-3368	280	21	13.6	23.6%	258 (92.1%)	4 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.7%)	5 (1.8%)	1 (0.4%)	10 (3.6%)	64.1	64^th of 201 public elementary schools	68.2%		63.7	77^th of 204 public elementary schools	62.3%	13	48.7	66.7	57.6	57.6	59.5	75.0	54.5	63.2	30.3	$11,471	$1,857	$9,613

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