Sanborn Central Elementary - 06

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Sanborn Central Elementary - 06 ranks 71 st of 201 South Dakota elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

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Sanborn Central Elementary - 06 is a public elementary school located in Forestburg, South Dakota, serving grades PK-5 with a total enrollment of 104 students. The school is part of the Sanborn Central School District 55-5, which is ranked 61 out of 126 districts in the state and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Sanborn Central Elementary - 06 has consistently performed above the state average in Smarter Balanced Assessments for English Language Arts and Mathematics across all grades, with proficiency rates of 64.28% in ELA and 52.38% in Math for 2023-2024, compared to the state averages of 50.04% and 42.95%, respectively. The school's performance has fluctuated over the years, with a high ranking of 19 out of 201 South Dakota elementary schools in 2012-2013 and a low ranking of 126 out of 204 in 2022-2023. Interestingly, the school has outperformed its district counterpart, Upland Colony Elementary - 05, in most academic areas, indicating that it is a strong performer within the Sanborn Central School District.

Sanborn Central Elementary - 06 has a relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 12 to 13.1 students per teacher over the past three years, which is lower than the state average and may contribute to the school's academic success. Additionally, the school's spending per student has increased from $12,077 in 2019-2020 to $12,661 in 2022-2023, indicating a commitment to investing in the education of its students. However, the school's White student subgroup has seen a decline in performance, ranking 100 out of 184 South Dakota elementary schools for White students in 2023-2024, down from a ranking of 69 out of 184 in 2021-2022, which is an area the school may want to investigate further to ensure equitable outcomes for all students.

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Public PK, KG-5

40405 SD Hwy 34
Forestburg, SD 57314

(605) 495-4183

District: Sanborn Central School District 55-5

SchoolDigger Rank:
71^st of 201 South Dakota Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $12,661

Students who attend Sanborn Central Elementary - 06 usually attend:

Middle:	Sanborn Central Middle School - 02
High:	Sanborn Central High School - 01

Student/teacher ratio: 12.0

Number of students: 104

Racial breakdown:

White:

90.4%

Two or more races:

3.8%

Hispanic:

2.9%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 21.2%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Sanborn Central Elementary - 06 ranks better than 64.7% of elementary schools in South Dakota. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 62.68. (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 Sanborn Central Elementary - 06 is $12,661.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Sanborn Central Elementary - 06:

SchoolDigger ranks Sanborn Central Elementary - 06 71^st of 201 South Dakota public elementary schools. (See Sanborn Central Elementary - 06 in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Sanborn Central School District 55-5:

SchoolDigger ranks Sanborn Central School District 55-5 61^st of 126 South Dakota school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for all students at Sanborn Central Elementary - 06

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	SD State Percentile
2005	71.93	36^th	194	81.4%
2006	78.90	17^th	197	91.4%
2007	79.18	12^th	194	93.8%
2008	82.73	5^th	194	97.4%
2010	85.87	4^th	206	98.1%
2011	61.55	89^th	205	56.6%
2012	69.15	58^th	214	72.9%
2013	78.75	19^th	201	90.5%
2015	68.61	55^th	209	73.7%
2016	77.19	27^th	206	86.9%
2017	69.83	51^st	207	75.4%
2019	50.81	102^nd	206	50.5%
2021	72.47	44^th	202	78.2%
2022	56.68	85^th	202	57.9%
2023	40.59	126^th	204	38.2%
2024	62.68	71^st	201	64.7%

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Rank History for White students at Sanborn Central Elementary - 06

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	SD State Percentile
2019	40.07	130^th	191	31.9%
2021	55.66	86^th	185	53.5%
2022	57.32	69^th	184	62.5%
2023	40.05	122^nd	185	34.1%
2024	49.79	100^th	184	45.7%

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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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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2005	73	0	0	2	2	n/a	n/a	77
2006	68	0	1	1	3	n/a	n/a	73
2007	64	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	64
2008	70	0	0	0	2	n/a	n/a	72
2009	60	0	0	0	3	n/a	n/a	63
2010	63	0	0	0	3	n/a	n/a	66
2011	76	0	0	4	4	1	1	86
2012	76	0	0	2	3	1	1	83
2013	76	0	0	1	1	1	1	80
2014	76	0	0	2	1	1	1	81
2015	83	0	0	4	1	0	1	89
2016	72	0	0	4	0	0	5	81
2017	82	0	0	1	2	0	4	89
2018	82	0	0	1	2	0	7	92
2019	94	0	0	1	1	0	5	101
2020	88	1	0	2	0	0	3	94
2021	96	1	0	0	0	0	7	104
2022	97	0	0	1	1	0	8	107
2023	94	0	0	3	3	0	4	104

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 Sanborn Central Elementary - 06

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2005	77	7.3	10.5	37.7
2006	73	7.9	9.2	47.9
2007	64	7.9	8.1	39.1
2008	72	8.4	8.6	50
2009	63	8.4	7.5	49.2
2010	66	8.4	7.8	59.1
2011	86	8.5	10.1	62.8
2012	83	8.4	9.8	45.8
2013	80	8.4	9.4	46.3
2014	81	8.3	9.7	48.1
2015	89	9.0	9.8	44.9
2016	81	9.0	9.0	40.7
2017	89	8.8	10.0	41.6
2018	92	8.8	10.3	35.9
2019	101	7.8	12.8	28.7
2020	94	7.8	11.9	37.2
2021	104	7.8	13.1	34.6
2022	107	8.3	12.7	19.6
2023	104	8.6	12.0	21.2

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 Sanborn Central Elementary - 06

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2005	77	7.3	10.5	37.7
2006	73	7.9	9.2	47.9
2007	64	7.9	8.1	39.1
2008	72	8.4	8.6	50
2009	63	8.4	7.5	49.2
2010	66	8.4	7.8	59.1
2011	86	8.5	10.1	62.8
2012	83	8.4	9.8	45.8
2013	80	8.4	9.4	46.3
2014	81	8.3	9.7	48.1
2015	89	9.0	9.8	44.9
2016	81	9.0	9.0	40.7
2017	89	8.8	10.0	41.6
2018	92	8.8	10.3	35.9
2019	101	7.8	12.8	28.7
2020	94	7.8	11.9	37.2
2021	104	7.8	13.1	34.6
2022	107	8.3	12.7	19.6
2023	104	8.6	12.0	21.2

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 Sanborn Central Elementary - 06

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2020	$1,091 (9.0%)	$10,986 (91.0%)	$12,077
2021	$1,065 (8.8%)	$11,031 (91.2%)	$12,096
2022	$1,815 (14.7%)	$10,534 (85.3%)	$12,349
2023	$1,496 (11.8%)	$11,165 (88.2%)	$12,661

Data source: South Dakota Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Sanborn Central Elementary - 06

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 102^nd of 206 Elementary schools	Ranks 126^th of 204 Elementary schools	12.3%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Sanborn Central Elementary - 06)	43.8	43.8
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Sanborn Central School District 55-5)	45	31.8	13.2%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (South Dakota)	49.1	45.3	3.8%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Sanborn Central Elementary - 06)	37.5	37.5
3rd Grade Mathematics (Sanborn Central School District 55-5)	30	27.3	2.7%
3rd Grade Mathematics (South Dakota)	52.7	51.1	1.6%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Sanborn Central Elementary - 06)	83.3	45.5	37.9%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Sanborn Central School District 55-5)	68.8	46.2	22.6%
5th Grade English Language Arts (South Dakota)	54.1	48.7	5.4%
5th Grade Mathematics (Sanborn Central Elementary - 06)	50	54.5	4.5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Sanborn Central School District 55-5)	43.8	46.2	2.4%
5th Grade Mathematics (South Dakota)	40.5	39.4	1.2%
5th Grade Science (Sanborn Central Elementary - 06)	50	27.3	22.7%
5th Grade Science (Sanborn Central School District 55-5)	43.8	23.1	20.7%
5th Grade Science (South Dakota)	42.1	39.9	2.2%
All Grades English Language Arts (Sanborn Central Elementary - 06)	65.7	42.9	22.9%
All Grades English Language Arts (Sanborn Central School District 55-5)	62.4	54.8	7.6%
All Grades English Language Arts (South Dakota)	53.2	49.7	3.5%
All Grades Mathematics (Sanborn Central Elementary - 06)	54.3	47.6	6.7%
All Grades Mathematics (Sanborn Central School District 55-5)	47.3	45.2	2.1%
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	101	104	3%
African American	0	0
American Indian	1	3	200%
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	1	3	200%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	94	94
Two or More Races	5	4	20%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	28.7%	21.2%	7.6%

Schools Near Sanborn Central Elementary - 06

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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 6th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts 7th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts 8th 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 6th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 7th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 8th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics All Grades	Smarter Balanced Assessments Science 5th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Science 8th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Science All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Sanborn Central Elementary - 06	Public	PK, KG-5	40405 SD Hwy 34	Forestburg	57314	Sanborn County	Sanborn Central School District 55-5	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(605) 495-4183	104	9	12.0	21.2%	94 (90.4%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (2.9%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (2.9%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (3.8%)	62.7	71^st of 201 public elementary schools	64.7%		40.6	126^th of 204 public elementary schools	38.2%	55	50.0	80.0	60.0				64.3	50.0	60.0	46.7				52.4	40.0			$12,661	$1,496	$11,165
Woonsocket Elementary - 03	Public	PK, KG-8	101 N 2nd Ave	Woonsocket	57385	Sanborn County	Woonsocket School District 55-4	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(605) 796-4431	195	13	15.0	34.4%	176 (90.3%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (5.1%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (3.1%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.5%)	32.1	149^th of 201 public elementary schools	25.9%		39.5	130^th of 204 public elementary schools	36.3%	19	40.0	37.5	30.0	35.3	50.0	45.5	39.5	55.0	45.8	30.0	41.2	56.3	68.2	49.6	35.0	50.0	42.9	$10,679	$1,101	$9,578
Upland Colony Elementary - 05	Public	K-8	24221 412th Ave	Artesian	57314	Sanborn County	Sanborn Central School District 55-5	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(605) 495-4183	36	3	11.7	8.3%	36 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)							45.5							36.4				$12,635	$1,621	$11,014

Frequently Asked Questions about Sanborn Central Elementary - 06

What schools do graduates of Sanborn Central Elementary - 06 attend?

Students who attend Sanborn Central Elementary - 06 usually go on to attend:

Middle : Sanborn Central Middle School - 02
High : Sanborn Central High School - 01

Is Sanborn Central Elementary - 06 a good school?

Sanborn Central Elementary - 06 ranks 71^st of 201 South Dakota elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

What district is Sanborn Central Elementary - 06 in?

Sanborn Central School District 55-5

What is the racial makeup of Sanborn Central Elementary - 06?

Students at Sanborn Central Elementary - 06 are 90% White, 4% Two or more races, 3% Hispanic, 3% American Indian.

How many students attend Sanborn Central Elementary - 06?

In the 2022-23 school year, 104 students attended Sanborn Central Elementary - 06.

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