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Eagle Butte Upper Elementary - 03

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Eagle Butte Upper Elementary - 03 is an elementary school serving grades 3-6 in Eagle Butte, South Dakota, with a student population of 242. The school has consistently ranked among the lowest-performing elementary schools in the state, with a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger for the past several years.

Eagle Butte Upper Elementary - 03 faces significant challenges, including extremely high chronic absenteeism rates, reaching over 55% in the 2022-2023 school year, and extremely low academic performance, with only 9.88% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts and 8.72% in Mathematics, compared to state averages of 50.04% and 42.95%, respectively. The school also ranks among the lowest-performing in the state for several student subgroups, including female students, male students, Native American students, special education students, and low socioeconomic status students.

While Eagle Butte Upper Elementary - 03 is struggling, the nearby Dupree Elementary - 02 school, which is part of a different school district, Dupree School District 64-2, appears to be performing significantly better academically, with higher proficiency rates in both ELA and Mathematics, as well as lower chronic absenteeism rates. This suggests that factors beyond just funding, which is relatively high at Eagle Butte Upper Elementary - 03, may be contributing to the school's poor performance, such as instructional practices, school leadership, and community engagement.


Detail:

Public 3-6

 24 W Prairie Rd
       Eagle Butte, SD  57625

(605) 964-4911

District: Eagle Butte School District 20-1

SchoolDigger Rank:
201st of 201 South Dakota Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $29,264 Help


Students who attend Eagle Butte Upper Elementary - 03 usually attend:

Middle:    Eagle Butte Junior High - 06
High:    Eagle Butte High School - 01

Student/teacher ratio:  10.1 Help
Number of students:  242

Racial breakdown:

American Indian:
96.3%
Hispanic:
1.7%
White:
0.8%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  100% Help


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Compare Details Eagle Butte Upper Elementary - 03 ranks worse than 100% of elementary schools in South Dakota. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 1.98. (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 Eagle Butte Upper Elementary - 03 is $29,264.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Eagle Butte Upper Elementary - 03:

SchoolDigger ranks Eagle Butte Upper Elementary - 03 201st of 201 South Dakota public elementary schools. (See Eagle Butte Upper Elementary - 03 in the ranking list.)

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Rank History for Eagle Butte Upper Elementary - 03

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Rank History for all students at Eagle Butte Upper Elementary - 03

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools SD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 4.63 179th 187 4.3%
2004 3.40 182nd 189 3.7%
2005 3.16 188th 194 3.1%
2006 4.21 189th 197 4.1%
2007 3.52 188th 194 3.1%
2008 4.48 189th 194 2.6%
2009 6.10 187th 196 4.6%
2010 4.36 199th 206 3.4%
2011 1.72 200th 205 2.4%
2012 0.95 209th 214 2.3%
2013 4.70 192nd 201 4.5%
2015 2.84 204th 209 2.4%
2016 2.77 199th 206 3.4%
2017 3.85 197th 207 4.8%
2018 4.01 197th 204 3.4%
2019 2.23 204th 206 1.0%
2022 1.29 202nd 202 0.0%
2023 2.60 203rd 204 0.5%
2024 1.98 201st 201 0.0%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Eagle Butte Upper Elementary - 03

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools SD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 9.59 61st 62 1.6%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Eagle Butte Upper Elementary - 03

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools SD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 13.55 114th 121 5.8%
2019 8.06 120th 121 0.8%
2022 6.38 80th 80 0.0%
2023 10.49 108th 112 3.6%
2024 8.16 110th 110 0.0%
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Rank History for Female students at Eagle Butte Upper Elementary - 03

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools SD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 6.15 156th 163 4.3%
2019 2.69 154th 155 0.6%
2023 3.07 153rd 154 0.6%
2024 2.57 165th 165 0.0%
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Rank History for Male students at Eagle Butte Upper Elementary - 03

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools SD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 4.08 162nd 170 4.7%
2019 3.69 159th 160 0.6%
2023 4.63 165th 166 0.6%
2024 3.28 159th 161 1.2%
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Rank History for Native American students at Eagle Butte Upper Elementary - 03

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools SD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 38.68 22nd 35 37.1%
2019 20.11 26th 28 7.1%
2022 14.58 23rd 23 0.0%
2023 19.44 24th 25 4.0%
2024 20.90 25th 25 0.0%
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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.

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Enrollment information for Eagle Butte Upper Elementary - 03

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1995 27 0 0 0 225 n/a n/a 0 252
1996 27 0 0 0 225 n/a n/a 0 252
1997 23 0 0 0 211 n/a n/a 0 234
1998 28 0 0 1 196 n/a n/a 0 225
1999 22 0 0 0 199 n/a n/a 0 221
2000 23 0 0 1 234 n/a n/a 0 258
2001 22 0 0 0 229 n/a n/a 0 251
2002 17 0 0 0 205 n/a n/a 0 222
2003 17 0 0 0 205 n/a n/a 0 222
2004 12 0 0 0 202 n/a n/a 0 214
2005 12 0 0 0 145 n/a n/a 0 157
2006 5 1 0 0 199 n/a n/a 0 205
2007 10 0 0 0 117 n/a n/a 0 127
2008 4 n/a n/a n/a 80 n/a n/a 0 84
2009 4 0 0 0 83 n/a n/a 0 87
2010 3 0 0 0 91 n/a n/a 0 94
2011 3 0 0 0 117 0 0 0 120
2012 5 0 0 0 108 0 0 0 113
2013 5 0 0 1 198 0 0 0 204
2014 6 0 0 2 186 0 1 0 195
2015 5 0 0 1 224 0 0 0 230
2016 3 0 0 5 234 0 0 0 242
2017 2 0 0 3 215 0 0 0 220
2018 2 0 1 0 225 0 0 0 228
2019 2 0 1 1 242 1 1 0 248
2020 1 0 1 0 225 1 0 0 228
2021 1 0 2 0 245 0 3 0 251
2022 1 2 0 1 239 0 0 0 243
2023 2 2 0 4 233 1 0 0 242

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 Eagle Butte Upper Elementary - 03

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1995 252 16.5 15.3 n/a
1996 252 16.5 15.3 n/a
1997 234 17.1 13.7 44.9
1998 225 14.0 16.1 0
1999 221 14.0 15.8 42.5
2000 258 24.2 10.7 91.9
2001 251 23.0 10.9 80.5
2002 222 25.6 8.7 82
2003 222 25.6 8.7 82
2004 214 24.9 8.6 98.6
2005 157 24.7 6.4 98.1
2006 205 28.6 7.2 0
2007 127 25.7 4.9 0
2008 84 12.7 6.6 96.4
2009 87 12.7 6.9 n/a
2010 94 12.6 7.4 96.8
2011 120 13.2 9.0 97.5
2012 113 12.2 9.2 97.3
2013 204 22.7 8.9 98.5
2014 195 22.7 8.5 82.6
2015 230 24.0 9.5 100
2016 242 22.0 11.0 100
2017 220 22.3 9.8 100
2018 228 23.3 9.7 100
2019 248 22.8 10.8 98.8
2020 228 24.0 9.4 100
2021 251 24.1 10.4 91.2
2022 243 26.8 9.0 48.6
2023 242 23.8 10.1 100

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 Eagle Butte Upper Elementary - 03

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1995 252 16.5 15.3 n/a
1996 252 16.5 15.3 n/a
1997 234 17.1 13.7 44.9
1998 225 14.0 16.1 0
1999 221 14.0 15.8 42.5
2000 258 24.2 10.7 91.9
2001 251 23.0 10.9 80.5
2002 222 25.6 8.7 82
2003 222 25.6 8.7 82
2004 214 24.9 8.6 98.6
2005 157 24.7 6.4 98.1
2006 205 28.6 7.2 0
2007 127 25.7 4.9 0
2008 84 12.7 6.6 96.4
2009 87 12.7 6.9 n/a
2010 94 12.6 7.4 96.8
2011 120 13.2 9.0 97.5
2012 113 12.2 9.2 97.3
2013 204 22.7 8.9 98.5
2014 195 22.7 8.5 82.6
2015 230 24.0 9.5 100
2016 242 22.0 11.0 100
2017 220 22.3 9.8 100
2018 228 23.3 9.7 100
2019 248 22.8 10.8 98.8
2020 228 24.0 9.4 100
2021 251 24.1 10.4 91.2
2022 243 26.8 9.0 48.6
2023 242 23.8 10.1 100

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Eagle Butte Upper Elementary - 03

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2020 $5,509 (23.4%) $18,065 (76.6%) $23,574
2021 $8,993 (30.4%) $20,604 (69.6%) $29,596
2022 $8,657 (29.6%) $20,577 (70.4%) $29,235
2023 $9,665 (33.0%) $19,599 (67.0%) $29,264

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Eagle Butte Upper Elementary - 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 204th of 206 Elementary schoolsRanks 203rd of 204 Elementary schools
 0.5%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Eagle Butte Upper Elementary - 03)14.49.2
 5.2%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Eagle Butte School District 20-1)14.49.2
 5.2%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (South Dakota)49.147.1
 2%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Eagle Butte Upper Elementary - 03)11.38.7
 2.6%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Eagle Butte School District 20-1)11.38.7
 2.6%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (South Dakota)52.751.1
 1.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Eagle Butte Upper Elementary - 03)1722
 4.9%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Eagle Butte School District 20-1)1722
 4.9%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (South Dakota)50.347.2
 3.1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Eagle Butte Upper Elementary - 03)14.99.8
 5.1%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Eagle Butte School District 20-1)14.99.8
 5.1%
   4th Grade Mathematics (South Dakota)4947.7
 1.2%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Eagle Butte Upper Elementary - 03)20.29.6
 10.6%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Eagle Butte School District 20-1)20.29.6
 10.6%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (South Dakota)54.148.7
 5.4%
5th Grade Science (Eagle Butte Upper Elementary - 03)14.37.2
 7.1%
   5th Grade Science (Eagle Butte School District 20-1)14.37.2
 7.1%
   5th Grade Science (South Dakota)42.139.9
 2.2%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Eagle Butte Upper Elementary - 03)12.510.3
 2.2%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Eagle Butte School District 20-1)12.510.3
 2.2%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (South Dakota)50.846.7
 4.2%
All Grades English Language Arts (Eagle Butte Upper Elementary - 03)16.19
 7.1%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Eagle Butte School District 20-1)16.411.9
 4.5%
   All Grades English Language Arts (South Dakota)53.249.7
 3.5%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students248242
 2.4%
African American02
American Indian242233
 3.7%
Asian10
 100%
Hispanic14
 300%
Pacific Islander11
White22
Two or More Races10
 100%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients98.8%100%
 1.2%

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Eagle Butte Upper Elementary - 03 ranks in the bottom 0.0% of South Dakota elementary schools.

Students who attend Eagle Butte Upper Elementary - 03 usually go on to attend:

Middle : Eagle Butte Junior High - 06
High : Eagle Butte High School - 01

In the 2022-23 school year, 242 students attended Eagle Butte Upper Elementary - 03.

Students at Eagle Butte Upper Elementary - 03 are 96% American Indian, 2% Hispanic.


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