Is Bennett County Elementary School - 03 a good school?

Bennett County Elementary School - 03 ranks in the bottom 7.0% of South Dakota elementary schools.

How many students attend Bennett County Elementary School - 03?

In the 2023-24 school year, 229 students attended Bennett County Elementary School - 03.

What is the racial makeup of Bennett County Elementary School - 03?

Students at Bennett County Elementary School - 03 are 55% American Indian, 22% Two or more races, 16% White, 7% Hispanic.

What schools do graduates of Bennett County Elementary School - 03 attend?

Students who attend Bennett County Elementary School - 03 usually go on to attend: Middle : Bennett County Middle School - 06 High : Bennett County High School - 01

Bennett County Elementary School - 03

Summary:

Bennett County Elementary School - 03 is a public elementary school located in Martin, South Dakota, serving grades PK-5 with a total enrollment of 253 students. The school is part of the Bennett County School District 03-1, which is ranked 118 out of 126 districts in the state and has a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Bennett County Elementary School - 03 consistently ranks in the bottom 10-15% of elementary schools in South Dakota, with a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school's proficiency rates in Smarter Balanced Assessments for English Language Arts and Mathematics are significantly lower than the state averages, and its performance is also lower than the district average. Additionally, the school has had high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 26.0% to 44.6% over the past few years, which is significantly higher than the state average. The school has a 100% free and reduced-price lunch rate, indicating that all students come from low-income households, a key factor that may contribute to the school's academic challenges.

While the nearby Batesland School - 01 and American Horse School, which also serve predominantly low-income and Native American student populations, appear to have slightly higher academic performance and lower chronic absenteeism rates compared to Bennett County Elementary School - 03, the school's consistently low rankings and proficiency rates, coupled with high chronic absenteeism, suggest that it may need to implement comprehensive strategies to address these issues and support student success.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

201 5th St
Martin, SD 57551

(605) 685-6717

District: Bennett County School District 03-1

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

Per Pupil Expenditures: $14,931

Students who attend Bennett County Elementary School - 03 usually attend:

Middle:	Bennett County Middle School - 06
High:	Bennett County High School - 01

Student/teacher ratio: 11.3

Number of students: 229

Racial breakdown:

American Indian:

54.6%

Two or more races:

22.3%

White:

15.7%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 100%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Bennett County Elementary School - 03 ranks worse than 93% of elementary schools in South Dakota. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 9.48. (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.

Student Body

Compare Details Student population at Bennett County Elementary School - 03 is diverse. Racial makeup is: American Indian (54.6%), two or more races (22.3%), White (15.7%). (See more...)

Compare Details 100% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Bennett County Elementary School - 03 is 11.3. (See more...)

Compare Bennett County Elementary School - 03 employs 20.2 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Bennett County Elementary School - 03 is $14,931.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Bennett County Elementary School - 03:

SchoolDigger ranks Bennett County Elementary School - 03 187^th of 201 South Dakota public elementary schools. (See Bennett County Elementary School - 03 in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

Female students:

Male students:

Native American students:

Bennett County School District 03-1:

SchoolDigger ranks Bennett County School District 03-1 118^th of 126 South Dakota school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for all students at Bennett County Elementary School - 03

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	SD State Percentile
2003	38.72	147^th	187	21.4%
2004	37.17	148^th	189	21.7%
2005	27.30	168^th	194	13.4%
2006	17.79	178^th	197	9.6%
2007	19.56	172^nd	194	11.3%
2008	32.21	164^th	194	15.5%
2009	35.31	155^th	196	20.9%
2010	25.02	180^th	206	12.6%
2011	22.59	184^th	205	10.2%
2012	22.12	192^nd	214	10.3%
2013	27.33	170^th	201	15.4%
2015	19.96	184^th	209	12.0%
2016	31.97	160^th	206	22.3%
2017	22.31	180^th	207	13.0%
2018	28.47	164^th	204	19.6%
2019	8.17	195^th	206	5.3%
2021	5.17	198^th	202	2.0%
2022	4.82	197^th	202	2.5%
2023	9.99	189^th	204	7.4%
2024	9.48	187^th	201	7.0%

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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Bennett County Elementary School - 03

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	SD State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	20.02	12^th	14	14.3%
2023	17.04	11^th	12	8.3%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Bennett County Elementary School - 03

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	SD State Percentile
2018	49.29	68^th	121	43.8%
2019	24.58	101^st	121	16.5%
2021	19.00	101^st	106	4.7%
2022	20.78	72^nd	80	10.0%
2023	25.61	91^st	112	18.8%
2024	28.35	88^th	110	20.0%

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Rank History for Female students at Bennett County Elementary School - 03

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	SD State Percentile
2018	27.51	135^th	163	17.2%
2019	6.07	148^th	155	4.5%
2021	12.47	138^th	151	8.6%
2022	11.09	140^th	150	6.7%
2023	26.67	124^th	154	19.5%
2024	26.95	130^th	165	21.2%

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Rank History for Male students at Bennett County Elementary School - 03

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	SD State Percentile
2018	33.17	128^th	170	24.7%
2019	14.53	142^nd	160	11.3%
2021	2.86	156^th	157	0.6%
2022	4.61	151^st	154	1.9%
2023	6.98	161^st	166	3.0%
2024	4.81	156^th	161	3.1%

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Rank History for Native American students at Bennett County Elementary School - 03

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	SD State Percentile
2018	60.99	10^th	35	71.4%
2019	31.01	20^th	28	28.6%
2021	26.23	17^th	21	19.0%
2022	31.96	18^th	23	21.7%
2023	59.77	5^th	25	80.0%
2024	40.24	14^th	25	44.0%

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Rank History for White students at Bennett County Elementary School - 03

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	SD State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	12.02	172^nd	185	7.0%

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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.

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 Bennett County Elementary School - 03

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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	337	337
1990	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	272	272
1991	0	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	240	240
1992	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	240	240
1993	82	0	0	0	152	n/a	n/a	0	234
1994	104	0	0	0	154	n/a	n/a	0	258
1995	97	0	0	0	181	n/a	n/a	0	278
1996	97	0	0	0	181	n/a	n/a	0	278
1997	96	0	0	0	180	n/a	n/a	0	276
1998	101	0	0	0	169	n/a	n/a	0	270
1999	83	0	0	0	163	n/a	n/a	0	246
2000	87	0	0	0	161	n/a	n/a	0	248
2001	93	0	1	2	181	n/a	n/a	0	277
2002	88	1	3	0	185	n/a	n/a	0	277
2003	88	1	3	0	185	n/a	n/a	0	277
2004	84	0	3	1	183	n/a	n/a	0	271
2005	73	1	0	1	159	n/a	n/a	0	234
2006	68	1	2	1	191	n/a	n/a	0	263
2007	84	2	2	2	187	n/a	n/a	0	277
2008	64	2	1	1	187	n/a	n/a	0	255
2009	59	2	3	0	188	n/a	n/a	0	252
2010	63	1	4	1	197	n/a	n/a	0	266
2011	57	1	3	8	164	0	33	0	266
2012	59	1	0	12	156	0	34	0	262
2013	50	0	1	14	138	0	46	0	249
2014	51	1	1	15	135	0	61	0	264
2015	55	1	1	13	131	0	67	0	268
2016	59	0	1	15	133	0	69	0	277
2017	55	0	0	13	126	0	68	0	262
2018	59	0	0	18	135	0	68	0	280
2019	45	0	0	11	122	0	63	0	241
2020	52	0	0	13	140	0	54	0	259
2021	45	0	0	15	137	0	58	0	255
2022	38	0	0	20	149	0	60	0	267
2023	40	0	1	16	140	0	56	0	253
2024	36	0	2	15	125	0	51	0	229

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

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Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Bennett County Elementary School - 03

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	337	20.0	16.8	n/a
1990	272	17.0	16.0	n/a
1991	240	16.0	15.0	n/a
1992	240	16.0	15.0	n/a
1993	234	21.7	10.8	n/a
1994	258	21.8	11.8	n/a
1995	278	25.4	10.9	n/a
1996	278	25.4	10.9	n/a
1997	276	24.0	11.5	68.8
1998	270	22.0	12.3	74.4
1999	246	21.0	11.7	71.5
2000	248	28.0	8.9	73
2001	277	30.3	9.1	70
2002	277	28.0	9.9	90.3
2003	277	28.0	9.9	90.3
2004	271	30.4	8.9	53.9
2005	234	28.4	8.2	61.1
2006	263	24.4	10.8	57.8
2007	277	26.1	10.6	72.2
2008	255	25.6	10.0	78
2009	252	26.1	9.7	70.2
2010	266	27.4	9.7	71.8
2011	266	25.4	10.4	68.8
2012	262	23.4	11.1	68.3
2013	249	24.4	10.1	70.7
2014	264	24.4	10.8	70.5
2015	268	23.0	11.6	69
2016	277	24.0	11.5	74.7
2017	262	25.1	10.4	72.9
2018	280	22.4	12.4	83.2
2019	241	23.4	10.2	99.6
2020	259	24.2	10.6	100
2021	255	22.5	11.3	100
2022	267	20.7	12.8	100
2023	253	21.2	11.9	100
2024	229	20.2	11.3	100

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 Bennett County Elementary School - 03

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	337	20.0	16.8	n/a
1990	272	17.0	16.0	n/a
1991	240	16.0	15.0	n/a
1992	240	16.0	15.0	n/a
1993	234	21.7	10.8	n/a
1994	258	21.8	11.8	n/a
1995	278	25.4	10.9	n/a
1996	278	25.4	10.9	n/a
1997	276	24.0	11.5	68.8
1998	270	22.0	12.3	74.4
1999	246	21.0	11.7	71.5
2000	248	28.0	8.9	73
2001	277	30.3	9.1	70
2002	277	28.0	9.9	90.3
2003	277	28.0	9.9	90.3
2004	271	30.4	8.9	53.9
2005	234	28.4	8.2	61.1
2006	263	24.4	10.8	57.8
2007	277	26.1	10.6	72.2
2008	255	25.6	10.0	78
2009	252	26.1	9.7	70.2
2010	266	27.4	9.7	71.8
2011	266	25.4	10.4	68.8
2012	262	23.4	11.1	68.3
2013	249	24.4	10.1	70.7
2014	264	24.4	10.8	70.5
2015	268	23.0	11.6	69
2016	277	24.0	11.5	74.7
2017	262	25.1	10.4	72.9
2018	280	22.4	12.4	83.2
2019	241	23.4	10.2	99.6
2020	259	24.2	10.6	100
2021	255	22.5	11.3	100
2022	267	20.7	12.8	100
2023	253	21.2	11.9	100
2024	229	20.2	11.3	100

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 Bennett County Elementary School - 03

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2020	$3,396 (27.5%)	$8,967 (72.5%)	$12,364
2021	$3,875 (29.3%)	$9,357 (70.7%)	$13,233
2022	$3,790 (27.5%)	$10,007 (72.5%)	$13,797
2023	$3,497 (23.4%)	$11,434 (76.6%)	$14,931

Data source: South Dakota Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Bennett County Elementary School - 03

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 195^th of 206 Elementary schools	Ranks 189^th of 204 Elementary schools	2%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Bennett County Elementary School - 03)	25	7.7	17.3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Bennett County School District 03-1)	25	7.7	17.3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (South Dakota)	49.1	45.3	3.8%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Bennett County Elementary School - 03)	22.9	10.3	12.7%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Bennett County School District 03-1)	22.9	10.3	12.7%
3rd Grade Mathematics (South Dakota)	52.7	51.1	1.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Bennett County Elementary School - 03)	36.4	8.1	28.3%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Bennett County School District 03-1)	36.4	8.1	28.3%
4th Grade English Language Arts (South Dakota)	50.3	47.2	3.1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Bennett County Elementary School - 03)	27.3	8.6	18.7%
4th Grade Mathematics (Bennett County School District 03-1)	27.3	8.6	18.7%
4th Grade Mathematics (South Dakota)	49	47.5	1.5%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Bennett County Elementary School - 03)	23.3	32.5	9.2%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Bennett County School District 03-1)	23.3	32.5	9.2%
5th Grade English Language Arts (South Dakota)	54.1	48.7	5.4%
5th Grade Science (Bennett County Elementary School - 03)	20	25	5%
5th Grade Science (Bennett County School District 03-1)	20	25	5%
5th Grade Science (South Dakota)	42.1	39.9	2.2%
All Grades English Language Arts (Bennett County Elementary School - 03)	27.9	16.4	11.6%
All Grades English Language Arts (Bennett County School District 03-1)	37.7	26.9	10.9%
All Grades English Language Arts (South Dakota)	53.2	49.7	3.5%
All Grades Mathematics (Bennett County Elementary School - 03)	19.8	11.2	8.6%
All Grades Mathematics (Bennett County School District 03-1)	19.3	13.8	5.5%
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	241	253	5%
African American	0	0
American Indian	122	140	14.8%
Asian	0	1
Hispanic	11	16	45.5%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	45	40	11.1%
Two or More Races	63	56	11.1%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	99.6%	100%	0.4%

Schools Near Bennett County Elementary School - 03

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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 8th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts All Grades	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 3rd 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
Bennett County Elementary School - 03	Public	PK, KG-5	201 5th St	Martin	57551	Bennett County	Bennett County School District 03-1	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(605) 685-6717	229	20	11.3	100.0%	36 (15.7%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (6.6%)	2 (0.9%)	125 (54.6%)	0 (0.0%)	51 (22.3%)	9.5	187^th of 201 public elementary schools	7.0%		10	189^th of 204 public elementary schools	7.4%	2	37.5	13.9	10.7			20.8	37.5	14.3	18.8	7.1	$14,931	$3,497	$11,434
American Horse School	Public	K-8	100 W. Main St.	Allen	57714	Bennett County	American Horse School	(n/a)	No	No	Yes	(605) 455-1209	223	11	20.2	98.7%	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	223 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)
Batesland School - 01	Public	PK, KG-8	206 School St	Batesland	57716	Oglala Lakota County	Oglala Lakota County 65-1	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(605) 454-4210	209	25	8.3	100.0%	3 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	200 (95.7%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.9%)								(n/a)		16.7		9.1	8.3						$26,818	$6,751	$20,067

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