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Jones County Elementary - 02

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Jones County Elementary - 02 is a public elementary school in Murdo, South Dakota, serving 79 students in grades K-4 and part of the Jones County School District 37-3, which is ranked 25 out of 126 districts in the state and has a 4-star rating.

The school has consistently outperformed the state average in Smarter Balanced Assessments for both English Language Arts (ELA) and Mathematics, with 70.96% of students proficient or better in ELA and 77.42% in Mathematics, compared to the state averages of 50.04% and 42.95%, respectively. Its 3rd-grade students have particularly excelled, with 85.71% proficient or better in ELA and 92.86% in Mathematics, significantly higher than the state averages. The school has also seen a steady decline in chronic absenteeism rates, from 27.1% in 2021-2022 to 15.8% in 2023-2024, and maintains a relatively low student-teacher ratio ranging from 9.2 to 10.1 over the past three school years.

Jones County Elementary - 02's strong academic performance, declining chronic absenteeism, and commitment to investing in its students' education, with spending per student increasing from $12,036 in 2020-2021 to $12,794 in 2022-2023, suggest a well-designed curriculum, effective teaching practices, and a focus on student learning. The school consistently outperforms the Jones County School District 37-3 and the state of South Dakota, indicating that it is providing a high-quality education that exceeds the regional and statewide standards.


Detail:

Public K-4

 305 Jefferson Ave
       Murdo, SD  57559

(605) 669-2297

District: Jones County School District 37-3

SchoolDigger Rank:
15th of 201 South Dakota Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $12,794 Help


Students who attend Jones County Elementary - 02 usually attend:

Middle:    Jones County Middle School - 04
High:    Jones County High School - 01

Student/teacher ratio:  10.1 Help
Number of students:  79

Racial breakdown:

White:
70.9%
Two or more races:
21.5%
American Indian:
5.1%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  51.9% Help


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Compare Details Jones County Elementary - 02 ranks better than 92.5% of elementary schools in South Dakota. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 85.7. (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.
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Jones County Elementary - 02 is $12,794.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Jones County Elementary - 02:

SchoolDigger ranks Jones County Elementary - 02 15th of 201 South Dakota public elementary schools. (See Jones County Elementary - 02 in the ranking list.)

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Jones County School District 37-3:

SchoolDigger ranks Jones County School District 37-3 25th of 126 South Dakota school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Jones County Elementary - 02

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Rank History for all students at Jones County Elementary - 02

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools SD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 88.63 4th 187 97.9%
2004 73.44 32nd 189 83.1%
2006 82.83 6th 197 97.0%
2009 56.50 104th 196 46.9%
2010 64.52 76th 206 63.1%
2015 77.62 32nd 209 84.7%
2016 60.23 87th 206 57.8%
2017 55.16 102nd 207 50.7%
2018 55.95 97th 204 52.5%
2019 50.08 105th 206 49.0%
2021 69.87 51st 202 74.8%
2022 55.23 90th 202 55.4%
2023 67.39 66th 204 67.6%
2024 85.70 15th 201 92.5%
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Rank History for White students at Jones County Elementary - 02

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools SD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 60.09 73rd 186 60.8%
2019 53.78 82nd 191 57.1%
2024 83.18 18th 184 90.2%
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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.

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.

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Enrollment information for Jones County Elementary - 02

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1994 118 0 0 0 5 n/a n/a 0 123
1995 150 1 2 0 5 n/a n/a 0 158
1996 150 1 2 0 5 n/a n/a 0 158
1997 159 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 159
1998 135 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 135
1999 129 0 0 0 5 n/a n/a 0 134
2000 106 0 0 0 4 n/a n/a 0 110
2001 90 0 0 0 1 n/a n/a 0 91
2002 70 0 0 0 5 n/a n/a 0 75
2003 70 0 0 0 5 n/a n/a 0 75
2004 66 0 0 0 8 n/a n/a 0 74
2005 51 0 0 0 5 n/a n/a 0 56
2006 45 0 0 2 7 n/a n/a 0 54
2007 46 4 0 1 7 n/a n/a 0 58
2008 42 5 n/a 1 4 n/a n/a 0 52
2009 52 5 0 0 7 n/a n/a 0 64
2010 50 5 1 0 8 n/a n/a 0 64
2011 52 2 0 2 6 0 8 0 70
2012 46 2 0 2 4 0 6 0 60
2013 54 2 0 2 10 0 8 0 76
2014 64 1 0 0 10 0 9 0 84
2015 63 1 0 1 4 0 8 0 77
2016 61 1 0 0 10 0 9 0 81
2017 64 0 0 2 10 0 8 0 84
2018 63 0 0 3 7 0 6 0 79
2019 58 0 0 3 7 0 2 0 70
2020 56 0 0 3 4 0 5 0 68
2021 58 0 0 2 5 0 7 0 72
2022 53 0 0 4 5 0 17 0 79
2023 56 0 0 1 4 1 17 0 79

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 Jones County Elementary - 02

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1994 123 9.1 13.5 n/a
1995 158 10.6 14.9 n/a
1996 158 10.6 14.9 n/a
1997 159 8.9 17.9 n/a
1998 135 8.0 16.9 0
1999 134 8.9 15.1 n/a
2000 110 10.5 10.5 n/a
2001 91 11.4 8.0 0
2002 75 11.8 6.4 n/a
2003 75 11.8 6.4 n/a
2004 74 11.2 6.6 12.2
2005 56 7.3 7.7 16.1
2006 54 7.3 7.4 0
2007 58 7.4 7.8 53.4
2008 52 8.5 6.1 55.8
2009 64 8.7 7.4 50
2010 64 8.5 7.5 54.7
2011 70 8.5 8.2 55.7
2012 60 8.0 7.4 48.3
2013 76 7.7 9.8 47.4
2014 84 8.0 10.4 46.4
2015 77 7.0 11.0 46.8
2016 81 7.0 11.5 50.6
2017 84 7.1 11.6 56
2018 79 6.7 11.6 46.8
2019 70 7.3 9.5 44.3
2020 68 7.8 8.7 57.4
2021 72 7.8 9.2 50
2022 79 7.8 10.0 27.8
2023 79 7.7 10.1 51.9

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 Jones County Elementary - 02

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1994 123 9.1 13.5 n/a
1995 158 10.6 14.9 n/a
1996 158 10.6 14.9 n/a
1997 159 8.9 17.9 n/a
1998 135 8.0 16.9 0
1999 134 8.9 15.1 n/a
2000 110 10.5 10.5 n/a
2001 91 11.4 8.0 0
2002 75 11.8 6.4 n/a
2003 75 11.8 6.4 n/a
2004 74 11.2 6.6 12.2
2005 56 7.3 7.7 16.1
2006 54 7.3 7.4 0
2007 58 7.4 7.8 53.4
2008 52 8.5 6.1 55.8
2009 64 8.7 7.4 50
2010 64 8.5 7.5 54.7
2011 70 8.5 8.2 55.7
2012 60 8.0 7.4 48.3
2013 76 7.7 9.8 47.4
2014 84 8.0 10.4 46.4
2015 77 7.0 11.0 46.8
2016 81 7.0 11.5 50.6
2017 84 7.1 11.6 56
2018 79 6.7 11.6 46.8
2019 70 7.3 9.5 44.3
2020 68 7.8 8.7 57.4
2021 72 7.8 9.2 50
2022 79 7.8 10.0 27.8
2023 79 7.7 10.1 51.9

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 Jones County Elementary - 02

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2020 $1,277 (10.4%) $10,976 (89.6%) $12,254
2021 $1,234 (10.3%) $10,802 (89.7%) $12,036
2022 $1,786 (14.3%) $10,733 (85.7%) $12,519
2023 $1,757 (13.7%) $11,037 (86.3%) $12,794

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Jones County Elementary - 02

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 105th of 206 Elementary schoolsRanks 66th of 204 Elementary schools
 18.6%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Jones County Elementary - 02)46.275
 28.9%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Jones County School District 37-3)46.275
 28.9%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (South Dakota)49.145.3
 3.8%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Jones County Elementary - 02)61.5100
 38.5%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Jones County School District 37-3)61.5100
 38.5%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (South Dakota)52.751.1
 1.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Jones County Elementary - 02)28.640
 11.4%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Jones County School District 37-3)28.640
 11.4%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (South Dakota)50.347.2
 3.1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Jones County Elementary - 02)78.646.7
 31.9%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Jones County School District 37-3)78.646.7
 31.9%
   4th Grade Mathematics (South Dakota)4947.7
 1.2%
All Grades English Language Arts (Jones County Elementary - 02)3758.1
 21%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Jones County School District 37-3)51.662
 10.4%
   All Grades English Language Arts (South Dakota)53.249.7
 3.5%
All Grades Mathematics (Jones County Elementary - 02)70.474.2
 3.8%
   All Grades Mathematics (Jones County School District 37-3)62.172.8
 10.7%
   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 Students7079
 12.9%
African American00
American Indian74
 42.9%
Asian00
Hispanic31
 66.7%
Pacific Islander01
White5856
 3.4%
Two or More Races217
 750%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients44.3%51.9%
 7.6%

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Students who attend Jones County Elementary - 02 usually go on to attend:

Middle : Jones County Middle School - 04
High : Jones County High School - 01

In the 2022-23 school year, 79 students attended Jones County Elementary - 02.

Yes. Jones County Elementary - 02 ranks in the top 7.5% of South Dakota elementary schools.

Students at Jones County Elementary - 02 are 71% White, 22% Two or more races, 5% American Indian, 1% Hispanic, 1% Pacific Islander.


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