Baltic Elementary - 02

Summary:

Baltic Elementary - 02 is a public elementary school serving 317 students in grades PK-5 in the Baltic School District 49-1 in South Dakota. The school has consistently maintained a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger, indicating strong academic performance.

Baltic Elementary - 02 outperforms the state average in Smarter Balanced Assessments for English Language Arts and Mathematics, with 59.69% of students proficient or better in ELA and 56.59% in Mathematics, compared to the state averages of 50.04% and 42.95%, respectively. The school's performance is particularly strong in 5th grade, where 81.58% of students are proficient in ELA and 68.42% in Mathematics, significantly higher than the state. The school also performs well across different student subgroups, ranking 37th out of 165 South Dakota elementary schools for female students and 57th out of 161 for male students.

However, the school's performance for low socioeconomic status (SES) students has declined, dropping from a 4-star rating in 2020-2021 to a 0-star rating in 2022-2023. This is an area of concern that the school should address. When compared to nearby schools, such as Laura B. Anderson Elementary - 10 and Garretson Elementary - 02, Baltic Elementary - 02 generally outperforms them in academic metrics. Overall, Baltic Elementary - 02 is a strong educational institution that serves its community well, but the decline in performance for low SES students is an area that requires attention.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 1 Bulldog Ave
       Baltic, SD  57003


(605) 529-5464

District: Baltic School District 49-1

SchoolDigger Rank:
53rd of 201 South Dakota Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $9,140 Help


Students who attend Baltic Elementary - 02 usually attend:

Middle:    Baltic Middle School - 03
High:    Baltic High School - 01

Student/teacher ratio:  16.3 Help
Number of students:  304

Racial breakdown:

White:
90.1%
Hispanic:
3.6%
American Indian:
2.6%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  14.8% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Baltic Elementary - 02 ranks better than 73.6% of elementary schools in South Dakota. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 67.99. (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.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (90.1%), Hispanic (3.6%), American Indian (2.6%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 14.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Baltic Elementary - 02 is 16.3. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Baltic Elementary - 02 is $9,140.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Baltic Elementary - 02:

SchoolDigger ranks Baltic Elementary - 02 53rd of 201 South Dakota public elementary schools. (See Baltic Elementary - 02 in the ranking list.)

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Baltic School District 49-1:

SchoolDigger ranks Baltic School District 49-1 18th of 126 South Dakota school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Baltic Elementary - 02

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Rank History for all students at Baltic Elementary - 02

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools SD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 65.20 58th 187 69.0%
2004 78.16 15th 189 92.1%
2005 61.39 90th 194 53.6%
2006 53.70 125th 197 36.5%
2007 57.84 104th 194 46.4%
2008 68.08 61st 194 68.6%
2009 65.96 66th 196 66.3%
2010 61.92 91st 206 55.8%
2011 65.30 73rd 205 64.4%
2012 72.47 45th 214 79.0%
2013 75.79 28th 201 86.1%
2015 75.45 38th 209 81.8%
2016 74.80 32nd 206 84.5%
2017 81.10 24th 207 88.4%
2018 71.05 48th 204 76.5%
2019 62.80 67th 206 67.5%
2021 66.72 61st 202 69.8%
2022 65.83 59th 202 70.8%
2023 62.36 80th 204 60.8%
2024 67.99 53rd 201 73.6%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Baltic Elementary - 02

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools SD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 66.11 23rd 106 78.3%
2023 10.28 109th 112 2.7%
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Rank History for Female students at Baltic Elementary - 02

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools SD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 77.12 22nd 163 86.5%
2019 70.27 39th 155 74.8%
2021 74.91 28th 151 81.5%
2022 70.48 38th 150 74.7%
2023 72.23 34th 154 77.9%
2024 71.27 37th 165 77.6%
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Rank History for Male students at Baltic Elementary - 02

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools SD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 59.72 73rd 170 57.1%
2019 51.42 78th 160 51.3%
2021 53.77 80th 157 49.0%
2022 59.74 58th 154 62.3%
2023 48.78 83rd 166 50.0%
2024 63.22 57th 161 64.6%
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Rank History for White students at Baltic Elementary - 02

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools SD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 66.70 53rd 186 71.5%
2019 60.00 70th 191 63.4%
2021 59.28 75th 185 59.5%
2022 64.87 56th 184 69.6%
2023 56.89 82nd 185 55.7%
2024 58.04 75th 184 59.2%
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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 Baltic 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 209 209
1990 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 205 205
1991 0 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 206 206
1992 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 206 206
1993 209 0 0 0 1 n/a n/a 0 210
1994 181 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 181
1995 167 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 168
1996 167 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 168
1997 177 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 178
1998 186 1 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 188
1999 176 1 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 178
2000 194 2 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 197
2001 193 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 194
2002 163 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 163
2003 163 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 163
2004 158 0 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 159
2005 171 0 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 172
2006 164 0 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 166
2007 201 3 0 4 1 n/a n/a 0 209
2008 175 1 0 2 1 n/a n/a 0 179
2009 235 5 0 5 5 n/a n/a 0 250
2010 241 7 0 4 2 n/a n/a 0 254
2011 216 6 0 5 0 0 1 0 228
2012 201 4 0 3 1 2 1 0 212
2013 217 3 1 3 1 0 1 0 226
2014 224 3 1 3 0 0 1 0 232
2015 240 0 2 6 1 0 1 0 250
2016 248 0 2 6 1 0 3 0 260
2017 263 0 2 7 1 0 4 0 277
2018 241 0 2 11 4 0 7 0 265
2019 229 1 2 13 3 0 8 0 256
2020 230 2 1 13 4 0 9 0 259
2021 237 1 1 13 5 0 9 0 266
2022 266 1 0 20 6 0 10 0 303
2023 276 1 0 16 12 0 12 0 317
2024 274 2 0 11 8 1 8 0 304

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

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

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 209 12.9 16.2 n/a
1990 205 11.6 17.6 n/a
1991 206 12.5 16.4 n/a
1992 206 12.5 16.4 n/a
1993 210 14.4 14.6 n/a
1994 181 11.5 15.7 n/a
1995 168 10.5 16.0 n/a
1996 168 10.5 16.0 n/a
1997 178 11.6 15.3 14
1998 188 10.2 18.4 19.7
1999 178 11.3 15.8 15.2
2000 197 14.5 13.6 9.1
2001 194 14.3 13.6 7.7
2002 163 12.5 13.0 20.9
2003 163 12.5 13.0 20.9
2004 159 12.2 13.0 25.2
2005 172 12.1 14.2 16.9
2006 166 12.0 13.8 21.1
2007 209 13.0 16.1 n/a
2008 179 14.3 12.5 20.7
2009 250 15.6 16.1 21.2
2010 254 17.3 14.6 21.7
2011 228 15.9 14.2 26.3
2012 212 14.5 14.6 10.8
2013 226 15.4 14.6 13.3
2014 232 16.5 13.9 18.5
2015 250 18.0 13.8 20.4
2016 260 18.0 14.4 21.9
2017 277 17.7 15.6 18.1
2018 265 17.3 15.3 17.7
2019 256 17.3 14.7 19.1
2020 259 16.5 15.6 18.5
2021 266 16.0 16.5 21.4
2022 303 17.3 17.4 14.5
2023 317 19.5 16.1 13.9
2024 304 18.5 16.3 14.8

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 Baltic Elementary - 02

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 209 12.9 16.2 n/a
1990 205 11.6 17.6 n/a
1991 206 12.5 16.4 n/a
1992 206 12.5 16.4 n/a
1993 210 14.4 14.6 n/a
1994 181 11.5 15.7 n/a
1995 168 10.5 16.0 n/a
1996 168 10.5 16.0 n/a
1997 178 11.6 15.3 14
1998 188 10.2 18.4 19.7
1999 178 11.3 15.8 15.2
2000 197 14.5 13.6 9.1
2001 194 14.3 13.6 7.7
2002 163 12.5 13.0 20.9
2003 163 12.5 13.0 20.9
2004 159 12.2 13.0 25.2
2005 172 12.1 14.2 16.9
2006 166 12.0 13.8 21.1
2007 209 13.0 16.1 n/a
2008 179 14.3 12.5 20.7
2009 250 15.6 16.1 21.2
2010 254 17.3 14.6 21.7
2011 228 15.9 14.2 26.3
2012 212 14.5 14.6 10.8
2013 226 15.4 14.6 13.3
2014 232 16.5 13.9 18.5
2015 250 18.0 13.8 20.4
2016 260 18.0 14.4 21.9
2017 277 17.7 15.6 18.1
2018 265 17.3 15.3 17.7
2019 256 17.3 14.7 19.1
2020 259 16.5 15.6 18.5
2021 266 16.0 16.5 21.4
2022 303 17.3 17.4 14.5
2023 317 19.5 16.1 13.9
2024 304 18.5 16.3 14.8

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 Baltic Elementary - 02

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2020 $738 (8.3%) $8,151 (91.7%) $8,888
2021 $1,635 (16.7%) $8,164 (83.3%) $9,799
2022 $1,146 (13.3%) $7,480 (86.7%) $8,626
2023 $658 (7.2%) $8,482 (92.8%) $9,140

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Baltic Elementary - 02

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 67th of 206 Elementary schoolsRanks 80th of 204 Elementary schools
 6.7%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Baltic Elementary - 02)7551.2
 23.8%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Baltic School District 49-1)7551.2
 23.8%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (South Dakota)49.145.3
 3.8%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Baltic Elementary - 02)80.653.7
 26.9%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Baltic School District 49-1)80.653.7
 26.9%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (South Dakota)52.751.1
 1.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Baltic Elementary - 02)34.864.9
 30.1%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Baltic School District 49-1)34.864.9
 30.1%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (South Dakota)50.347.2
 3.1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Baltic Elementary - 02)45.764.9
 19.2%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Baltic School District 49-1)45.764.9
 19.2%
   4th Grade Mathematics (South Dakota)4947.7
 1.2%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Baltic Elementary - 02)66.751.1
 15.6%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Baltic School District 49-1)66.751.1
 15.6%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (South Dakota)54.148.7
 5.4%
5th Grade Mathematics (Baltic Elementary - 02)63.644.7
 19%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Baltic School District 49-1)63.644.7
 19%
   5th Grade Mathematics (South Dakota)40.539.4
 1.2%
5th Grade Science (Baltic Elementary - 02)51.544.7
 6.8%
   5th Grade Science (Baltic School District 49-1)51.544.7
 6.8%
   5th Grade Science (South Dakota)42.139.9
 2.2%
All Grades English Language Arts (Baltic Elementary - 02)56.555.2
 1.3%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Baltic School District 49-1)58.459
 0.6%
   All Grades English Language Arts (South Dakota)53.249.7
 3.5%
All Grades Mathematics (Baltic Elementary - 02)61.753.6
 8.1%
   All Grades Mathematics (Baltic School District 49-1)48.745.1
 3.6%
   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 Students256317
 23.8%
African American11
American Indian312
 300%
Asian20
 100%
Hispanic1316
 23.1%
Pacific Islander00
White229276
 20.5%
Two or More Races812
 50%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients19.1%13.9%
 5.3%


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Students at Baltic Elementary - 02 are 90% White, 4% Hispanic, 3% American Indian, 3% Two or more races.

Baltic Elementary - 02 ranks 53rd of 201 South Dakota elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

In the 2023-24 school year, 304 students attended Baltic Elementary - 02.

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

Middle : Baltic Middle School - 03
High : Baltic High School - 01


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