Dell Rapids Elementary - 02

Summary:

Dell Rapids Elementary - 02 is a public elementary school serving grades K-4 in Dell Rapids, South Dakota, part of the Dell Rapids School District 49-3. With consistently high academic performance, low chronic absenteeism, and a focus on equity, this school is a standout among its peers in the state.

Dell Rapids Elementary - 02 has been a top-performing school in South Dakota, ranking 7th out of 201 elementary schools in the 2023-2024 school year and earning a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school's students consistently outperform state and district averages in both English Language Arts and Mathematics, with proficiency rates ranging from 67.85% to 82.5% in 3rd and 4th grades. The school's strong performance extends to various student subgroups, including female students, male students, white students, and students with special education needs, ranking among the top schools in the state for these groups.

Compared to nearby schools, Brandon Elementary - 03 and Tri-Valley Elementary in Colton - 02, Dell Rapids Elementary - 02 stands out as a top performer, with significantly higher proficiency rates in both subjects. This is particularly impressive given the school's relatively small size of 393 students. Dell Rapids Elementary - 02's commitment to equity and inclusion, as evidenced by its strong performance for students from low socioeconomic backgrounds and those with special education needs, further sets it apart as an exceptional educational institution.


Detail:

Public K-4

 309 W 15th St
       Dell Rapids, SD  57022


(605) 428-5473

District: Dell Rapids School District 49-3

SchoolDigger Rank:
7th of 201 South Dakota Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $9,936 Help


Students who attend Dell Rapids Elementary - 02 usually attend:

Middle:    Dell Rapids Middle School - 03
High:    Dell Rapids High School - 01

Student/teacher ratio:  13.9 Help
Number of students:  393

Racial breakdown:

White:
92.4%
Hispanic:
3.8%
Two or more races:
2.3%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  12.5% Help


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Compare Details Dell Rapids Elementary - 02 ranks better than 96.5% of elementary schools in South Dakota. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 88.95. (See more...)
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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 Dell Rapids Elementary - 02 is $9,936.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

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SchoolDigger ranks Dell Rapids Elementary - 02 7th of 201 South Dakota public elementary schools. (See Dell Rapids Elementary - 02 in the ranking list.)

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Dell Rapids School District 49-3:

SchoolDigger ranks Dell Rapids School District 49-3 19th of 126 South Dakota school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for all students at Dell Rapids Elementary - 02

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools SD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 57.21 92nd 187 50.8%
2004 72.70 36th 189 81.0%
2005 53.13 119th 194 38.7%
2006 61.59 88th 197 55.3%
2007 70.05 47th 194 75.8%
2008 63.75 73rd 194 62.4%
2009 71.99 39th 196 80.1%
2010 69.94 53rd 206 74.3%
2011 66.51 70th 205 65.9%
2012 67.30 68th 214 68.2%
2013 62.98 77th 201 61.7%
2015 78.48 27th 209 87.1%
2016 82.22 15th 206 92.7%
2017 87.49 12th 207 94.2%
2018 90.87 3rd 204 98.5%
2019 94.85 5th 206 97.6%
2021 94.58 4th 202 98.0%
2022 87.28 13th 202 93.6%
2023 83.77 18th 204 91.2%
2024 88.95 7th 201 96.5%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Dell Rapids Elementary - 02

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools SD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 91.08 1st 62 98.4%
2022 71.31 14th 61 77.0%
2023 73.08 11th 72 84.7%
2024 92.64 3rd 72 95.8%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Dell Rapids Elementary - 02

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools SD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 95.80 2nd 121 98.3%
2019 98.65 1st 121 99.2%
2021 94.72 3rd 106 97.2%
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Rank History for Female students at Dell Rapids Elementary - 02

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools SD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 86.99 8th 163 95.1%
2019 94.23 3rd 155 98.1%
2021 92.65 4th 151 97.4%
2022 81.32 20th 150 86.7%
2023 77.88 25th 154 83.8%
2024 87.42 8th 165 95.2%
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Rank History for Male students at Dell Rapids Elementary - 02

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools SD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 92.79 2nd 170 98.8%
2019 94.37 3rd 160 98.1%
2021 95.15 6th 157 96.2%
2022 90.14 8th 154 94.8%
2023 84.62 16th 166 90.4%
2024 87.09 6th 161 96.3%
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Rank History for White students at Dell Rapids Elementary - 02

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools SD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 87.64 6th 186 96.8%
2019 93.19 5th 191 97.4%
2021 94.59 4th 185 97.8%
2022 86.75 11th 184 94.0%
2023 81.06 21st 185 88.6%
2024 86.42 12th 184 93.5%
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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 Dell Rapids 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 345 345
1990 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 360 360
1991 0 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 349 349
1992 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 349 349
1993 370 0 0 0 4 n/a n/a 0 374
1994 373 0 1 1 7 n/a n/a 0 382
1995 403 1 0 0 6 n/a n/a 0 410
1996 403 1 0 0 6 n/a n/a 0 410
1997 441 0 0 1 3 n/a n/a 0 445
1998 425 0 0 3 3 n/a n/a 0 431
1999 415 0 0 2 4 n/a n/a 0 421
2000 445 0 2 1 2 n/a n/a 0 450
2001 467 0 1 1 4 n/a n/a 0 473
2002 341 1 0 2 2 n/a n/a 0 346
2003 341 1 0 2 2 n/a n/a 0 346
2004 362 1 0 0 2 n/a n/a 0 365
2005 321 1 1 0 3 n/a n/a 0 326
2006 330 1 1 1 4 n/a n/a 0 337
2007 311 2 1 1 5 n/a n/a 0 320
2008 320 1 1 1 6 n/a n/a 0 329
2009 350 0 1 3 8 n/a n/a 0 362
2010 317 1 0 2 4 n/a n/a 0 324
2011 301 1 0 2 5 0 0 0 309
2012 313 4 0 3 5 0 1 0 326
2013 313 3 0 4 6 0 3 0 329
2014 332 1 0 2 4 0 4 0 343
2015 322 0 0 4 4 0 12 0 342
2016 326 0 0 4 4 0 11 0 345
2017 336 0 0 6 4 0 10 0 356
2018 341 1 0 11 9 0 10 0 372
2019 347 1 0 5 5 1 10 0 369
2020 386 1 0 6 5 1 9 0 408
2021 374 1 0 6 5 1 11 0 398
2022 365 1 0 12 4 1 12 0 395
2023 363 1 0 15 5 0 9 0 393

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 Dell Rapids Elementary - 02

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 345 20.6 16.7 n/a
1990 360 20.8 17.3 n/a
1991 349 20.0 17.4 n/a
1992 349 20.4 17.1 n/a
1993 374 20.5 18.2 n/a
1994 382 20.8 18.4 n/a
1995 410 22.0 18.6 n/a
1996 410 22.0 18.6 n/a
1997 445 22.8 19.5 9.2
1998 431 21.5 20.0 15.1
1999 421 26.5 15.9 16.4
2000 450 29.4 15.3 15.3
2001 473 32.2 14.7 14
2002 346 23.7 14.6 19.1
2003 346 23.7 14.6 19.1
2004 365 24.0 15.2 18.6
2005 326 23.0 14.2 19
2006 337 23.0 14.7 16.3
2007 320 24.0 13.3 17.5
2008 329 25.0 13.2 20.4
2009 362 25.0 14.5 12.2
2010 324 28.0 11.5 17.3
2011 309 28.0 11.0 19.1
2012 326 25.0 13.0 20.2
2013 329 26.0 12.6 23.4
2014 343 24.0 14.2 24.5
2015 342 24.0 14.2 22.2
2016 345 25.0 13.8 22
2017 356 26.0 13.6 22.2
2018 372 25.0 14.8 23.9
2019 369 29.0 12.6 18.4
2020 408 29.0 14.0 18.9
2021 398 26.0 15.3 17.6
2022 395 28.0 14.1 7.8
2023 393 28.2 13.9 12.5

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 Dell Rapids Elementary - 02

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 345 20.6 16.7 n/a
1990 360 20.8 17.3 n/a
1991 349 20.0 17.4 n/a
1992 349 20.4 17.1 n/a
1993 374 20.5 18.2 n/a
1994 382 20.8 18.4 n/a
1995 410 22.0 18.6 n/a
1996 410 22.0 18.6 n/a
1997 445 22.8 19.5 9.2
1998 431 21.5 20.0 15.1
1999 421 26.5 15.9 16.4
2000 450 29.4 15.3 15.3
2001 473 32.2 14.7 14
2002 346 23.7 14.6 19.1
2003 346 23.7 14.6 19.1
2004 365 24.0 15.2 18.6
2005 326 23.0 14.2 19
2006 337 23.0 14.7 16.3
2007 320 24.0 13.3 17.5
2008 329 25.0 13.2 20.4
2009 362 25.0 14.5 12.2
2010 324 28.0 11.5 17.3
2011 309 28.0 11.0 19.1
2012 326 25.0 13.0 20.2
2013 329 26.0 12.6 23.4
2014 343 24.0 14.2 24.5
2015 342 24.0 14.2 22.2
2016 345 25.0 13.8 22
2017 356 26.0 13.6 22.2
2018 372 25.0 14.8 23.9
2019 369 29.0 12.6 18.4
2020 408 29.0 14.0 18.9
2021 398 26.0 15.3 17.6
2022 395 28.0 14.1 7.8
2023 393 28.2 13.9 12.5

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Dell Rapids Elementary - 02

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2020 $657 (7.7%) $7,906 (92.3%) $8,563
2021 $769 (8.7%) $8,117 (91.3%) $8,886
2022 $1,138 (12.1%) $8,266 (87.9%) $9,404
2023 $899 (9.0%) $9,037 (91.0%) $9,936

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Dell Rapids Elementary - 02

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 5th of 206 Elementary schoolsRanks 18th of 204 Elementary schools
 6.4%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Dell Rapids Elementary - 02)7564.2
 10.8%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Dell Rapids School District 49-3)7564.2
 10.8%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (South Dakota)49.145.3
 3.8%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Dell Rapids Elementary - 02)87.569.1
 18.4%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Dell Rapids School District 49-3)87.569.1
 18.4%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (South Dakota)52.751.1
 1.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Dell Rapids Elementary - 02)84.165.7
 18.4%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Dell Rapids School District 49-3)84.165.7
 18.4%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (South Dakota)50.347.2
 3.1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Dell Rapids Elementary - 02)88.477.6
 10.8%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Dell Rapids School District 49-3)88.477.6
 10.8%
   4th Grade Mathematics (South Dakota)4947.7
 1.2%
All Grades English Language Arts (Dell Rapids Elementary - 02)79.764.9
 14.8%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Dell Rapids School District 49-3)66.366.7
 0.4%
   All Grades English Language Arts (South Dakota)53.249.7
 3.5%
All Grades Mathematics (Dell Rapids Elementary - 02)8873
 15%
   All Grades Mathematics (Dell Rapids School District 49-3)64.562.8
 1.7%
   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 Students369393
 6.5%
African American11
American Indian55
Asian00
Hispanic515
 200%
Pacific Islander10
 100%
White347363
 4.6%
Two or More Races109
 10%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients18.4%12.5%
 6%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Dell Rapids Elementary - 02

In the 2022-23 school year, 393 students attended Dell Rapids Elementary - 02.

Students who attend Dell Rapids Elementary - 02 usually go on to attend:

Middle : Dell Rapids Middle School - 03
High : Dell Rapids High School - 01

Students at Dell Rapids Elementary - 02 are 92% White, 4% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races, 1% American Indian.

Yes! Dell Rapids Elementary - 02 is one of the best elementary schools in the state. It ranks 7th of 201 South Dakota elementary schools.


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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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