Is Elk Point-Jefferson Elementary - 02 a good school?

Elk Point-Jefferson Elementary - 02 ranks 136 th of 201 South Dakota elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Elk Point-Jefferson Elementary - 02?

In the 2022-23 school year, 321 students attended Elk Point-Jefferson Elementary - 02.

What is the racial makeup of Elk Point-Jefferson Elementary - 02?

Students at Elk Point-Jefferson Elementary - 02 are 90% White, 5% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races, 1% American Indian.

What schools do graduates of Elk Point-Jefferson Elementary - 02 attend?

Students who attend Elk Point-Jefferson Elementary - 02 usually go on to attend: Middle : Elk Point-Jefferson Middle School - 03 High : Elk Point-Jefferson High School - 01

Elk Point-Jefferson Elementary - 02

Summary:

Elk Point-Jefferson Elementary - 02 is a public elementary school serving 321 students in grades K-5 in Elk Point, South Dakota, which is part of the Elk Point-Jefferson School District 61-7.

While the school has seen a decline in test scores in recent years, with proficiency rates in English Language Arts (40.25%) and Mathematics (45.29%) below the state averages, it has also experienced fluctuations in chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 2.1% to 6.8%. The school serves a relatively low-income student population, with 9.29% to 23.12% of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch. However, the school's spending per student has increased from $8,467 in 2019-2020 to $10,668 in 2022-2023, indicating a focus on investing in the education of its students.

Comparing Elk Point-Jefferson Elementary - 02 to nearby schools, such as Jolley Elementary - 04 and Dakota Valley Upper Elementary - 04, reveals that Jolley Elementary - 04 has lower test scores and a higher chronic absenteeism rate, while Dakota Valley Upper Elementary - 04 has significantly higher test scores and a lower chronic absenteeism rate. Additionally, Elk Point-Jefferson Elementary - 02's performance is generally below the district-level scores for the Elk Point-Jefferson School District 61-7, suggesting that the school may be underperforming compared to other schools within the district.

Detail:

Public K-5

500 S Franklin St
Elk Point, SD 57025

(605) 356-5801

District: Elk Point-Jefferson School District 61-7

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

Per Pupil Expenditures: $10,668

Students who attend Elk Point-Jefferson Elementary - 02 usually attend:

Middle:	Elk Point-Jefferson Middle School - 03
High:	Elk Point-Jefferson High School - 01

Student/teacher ratio: 12.9

Number of students: 321

Racial breakdown:

White:

90.3%

Hispanic:

4.7%

Two or more races:

2.8%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 15.3%

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Performance Trends

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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 37.84. (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.

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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Elk Point-Jefferson Elementary - 02 is $10,668.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Elk Point-Jefferson Elementary - 02:

SchoolDigger ranks Elk Point-Jefferson Elementary - 02 136^th of 201 South Dakota public elementary schools. (See Elk Point-Jefferson Elementary - 02 in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Male students:

White students:

Elk Point-Jefferson School District 61-7:

SchoolDigger ranks Elk Point-Jefferson School District 61-7 52^nd of 126 South Dakota school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for all students at Elk Point-Jefferson Elementary - 02

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	SD State Percentile
2003	68.68	46^th	187	75.4%
2004	66.45	63^rd	189	66.7%
2005	62.14	84^th	194	56.7%
2006	55.83	110^th	197	44.2%
2007	52.12	127^th	194	34.5%
2008	62.68	82^nd	194	57.7%
2009	70.48	48^th	196	75.5%
2010	66.04	72^nd	206	65.0%
2011	70.51	53^rd	205	74.1%
2012	80.86	18^th	214	91.6%
2013	71.94	43^rd	201	78.6%
2015	75.45	39^th	209	81.3%
2016	69.40	49^th	206	76.2%
2017	55.69	99^th	207	52.2%
2018	58.53	88^th	204	56.9%
2019	57.27	82^nd	206	60.2%
2021	44.24	125^th	202	38.1%
2022	33.20	142^nd	202	29.7%
2023	47.50	107^th	204	47.5%
2024	37.84	136^th	201	32.3%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Elk Point-Jefferson Elementary - 02

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	SD State Percentile
2018	66.19	32^nd	121	73.6%
2019	50.28	59^th	121	51.2%
2021	56.15	39^th	106	63.2%
2024	56.37	33^rd	110	70.0%

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Rank History for Female students at Elk Point-Jefferson Elementary - 02

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	SD State Percentile
2018	56.82	77^th	163	52.8%
2019	55.90	70^th	155	54.8%
2021	42.10	95^th	151	37.1%
2022	33.45	109^th	150	27.3%
2023	54.28	70^th	154	54.5%
2024	43.90	99^th	165	40.0%

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Rank History for Male students at Elk Point-Jefferson Elementary - 02

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	SD State Percentile
2018	60.63	71^st	170	58.2%
2019	60.32	55^th	160	65.6%
2021	52.40	81^st	157	48.4%
2022	37.25	101^st	154	34.4%
2023	43.24	93^rd	166	44.0%
2024	35.01	111^th	161	31.1%

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Rank History for White students at Elk Point-Jefferson Elementary - 02

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	SD State Percentile
2018	50.09	102^nd	186	45.2%
2019	50.71	95^th	191	50.3%
2021	34.49	131^st	185	29.2%
2022	27.08	144^th	184	21.7%
2023	40.91	116^th	185	37.3%
2024	27.99	145^th	184	21.2%

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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.

Data source: South Dakota Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Elk Point-Jefferson 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	185	185
1990	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	186	186
1991	0	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	180	180
1992	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	180	180
1993	155	2	0	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	160
1994	161	2	0	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	166
1995	258	2	0	3	1	n/a	n/a	0	264
1996	258	2	0	3	1	n/a	n/a	0	264
1997	279	2	1	2	4	n/a	n/a	0	288
1998	326	1	4	4	2	n/a	n/a	0	337
1999	262	3	6	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	274
2000	272	3	7	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	283
2001	380	4	7	1	3	n/a	n/a	0	395
2002	383	4	5	3	4	n/a	n/a	0	399
2003	383	4	5	3	4	n/a	n/a	0	399
2004	362	4	6	6	4	n/a	n/a	0	382
2005	369	9	4	4	3	n/a	n/a	0	389
2006	354	5	1	8	5	n/a	n/a	0	373
2007	350	7	3	6	6	n/a	n/a	0	372
2008	334	7	4	6	6	n/a	n/a	0	357
2009	289	5	5	8	2	n/a	n/a	0	309
2010	291	6	5	7	5	n/a	n/a	0	314
2011	289	6	3	9	0	0	2	0	309
2012	283	3	0	14	1	0	6	0	307
2013	295	2	0	22	0	0	4	0	323
2014	313	2	0	16	1	0	6	0	338
2015	297	1	0	21	2	0	8	0	329
2016	295	0	1	16	3	0	11	0	326
2017	289	0	1	16	3	0	9	0	318
2018	302	0	1	17	1	0	11	0	332
2019	288	0	1	22	4	0	14	0	329
2020	292	0	0	19	1	0	16	0	328
2021	280	3	0	20	3	0	14	0	320
2022	293	3	1	17	1	0	8	0	323
2023	290	3	0	15	4	0	9	0	321

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

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Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Elk Point-Jefferson Elementary - 02

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	185	12.3	15.0	n/a
1990	186	9.0	20.6	n/a
1991	180	9.0	20.0	n/a
1992	180	9.0	20.0	n/a
1993	160	12.0	13.3	n/a
1994	166	12.1	13.7	n/a
1995	264	12.2	21.6	n/a
1996	264	12.2	21.6	n/a
1997	288	13.8	20.9	16.7
1998	337	11.9	28.3	11.6
1999	274	13.2	20.8	10.6
2000	283	18.4	15.4	11.7
2001	395	25.8	15.3	18
2002	399	26.7	14.9	19.5
2003	399	26.7	14.9	19.5
2004	382	27.4	13.9	18.8
2005	389	26.0	15.0	20.6
2006	373	23.3	16.0	22.5
2007	372	27.4	13.6	23.7
2008	357	26.1	13.7	22.1
2009	309	23.5	13.1	26.2
2010	314	24.6	12.7	27.1
2011	309	25.2	12.2	24.6
2012	307	25.2	12.1	24.8
2013	323	24.6	13.1	23.8
2014	338	23.2	14.5	21.3
2015	329	23.0	14.3	21
2016	326	24.0	13.5	23.6
2017	318	24.4	13.0	24.2
2018	332	24.4	13.5	23.2
2019	329	22.7	14.4	23.7
2020	328	23.3	14.0	22
2021	320	24.3	13.1	23.1
2022	323	24.2	13.3	9.3
2023	321	24.7	12.9	15.3

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 Elk Point-Jefferson Elementary - 02

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	185	12.3	15.0	n/a
1990	186	9.0	20.6	n/a
1991	180	9.0	20.0	n/a
1992	180	9.0	20.0	n/a
1993	160	12.0	13.3	n/a
1994	166	12.1	13.7	n/a
1995	264	12.2	21.6	n/a
1996	264	12.2	21.6	n/a
1997	288	13.8	20.9	16.7
1998	337	11.9	28.3	11.6
1999	274	13.2	20.8	10.6
2000	283	18.4	15.4	11.7
2001	395	25.8	15.3	18
2002	399	26.7	14.9	19.5
2003	399	26.7	14.9	19.5
2004	382	27.4	13.9	18.8
2005	389	26.0	15.0	20.6
2006	373	23.3	16.0	22.5
2007	372	27.4	13.6	23.7
2008	357	26.1	13.7	22.1
2009	309	23.5	13.1	26.2
2010	314	24.6	12.7	27.1
2011	309	25.2	12.2	24.6
2012	307	25.2	12.1	24.8
2013	323	24.6	13.1	23.8
2014	338	23.2	14.5	21.3
2015	329	23.0	14.3	21
2016	326	24.0	13.5	23.6
2017	318	24.4	13.0	24.2
2018	332	24.4	13.5	23.2
2019	329	22.7	14.4	23.7
2020	328	23.3	14.0	22
2021	320	24.3	13.1	23.1
2022	323	24.2	13.3	9.3
2023	321	24.7	12.9	15.3

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 Elk Point-Jefferson Elementary - 02

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2020	$469 (5.5%)	$7,997 (94.4%)	$8,467
2021	$892 (9.1%)	$8,903 (90.9%)	$9,796
2022	$598 (6.1%)	$9,184 (93.9%)	$9,783
2023	$430 (4.0%)	$10,238 (96.0%)	$10,668

Data source: South Dakota Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Elk Point-Jefferson Elementary - 02

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 82^nd of 206 Elementary schools	Ranks 107^th of 204 Elementary schools	12.6%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Elk Point-Jefferson Elementary - 02)	54.9	52.7	2.2%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Elk Point-Jefferson School District 61-7)	54.9	52.7	2.2%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (South Dakota)	49.1	45.3	3.8%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Elk Point-Jefferson Elementary - 02)	64.7	52.7	12%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Elk Point-Jefferson School District 61-7)	64.7	52.7	12%
3rd Grade Mathematics (South Dakota)	52.7	51.1	1.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Elk Point-Jefferson Elementary - 02)	59.4	35.2	24.2%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Elk Point-Jefferson School District 61-7)	59.4	35.2	24.2%
4th Grade English Language Arts (South Dakota)	50.3	47.2	3.1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Elk Point-Jefferson Elementary - 02)	45.3	33.3	12%
4th Grade Mathematics (Elk Point-Jefferson School District 61-7)	45.3	33.3	12%
4th Grade Mathematics (South Dakota)	49	47.7	1.2%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Elk Point-Jefferson Elementary - 02)	69.6	56.5	13.1%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Elk Point-Jefferson School District 61-7)	69.6	56.5	13.1%
5th Grade English Language Arts (South Dakota)	54.1	48.7	5.4%
5th Grade Mathematics (Elk Point-Jefferson Elementary - 02)	30.4	41.3	11%
5th Grade Mathematics (Elk Point-Jefferson School District 61-7)	30.4	41.3	11%
5th Grade Mathematics (South Dakota)	40.5	39.4	1.2%
5th Grade Science (Elk Point-Jefferson Elementary - 02)	53.6	50	3.6%
5th Grade Science (Elk Point-Jefferson School District 61-7)	53.6	50	3.6%
5th Grade Science (South Dakota)	42.1	39.9	2.2%
All Grades English Language Arts (Elk Point-Jefferson Elementary - 02)	61.4	47.7	13.7%
All Grades English Language Arts (Elk Point-Jefferson School District 61-7)	66.8	50.4	16.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (South Dakota)	53.2	49.7	3.5%
All Grades Mathematics (Elk Point-Jefferson Elementary - 02)	46.2	42.6	3.6%
All Grades Mathematics (Elk Point-Jefferson School District 61-7)	54.2	48.5	5.7%
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	329	321	2.4%
African American	0	3
American Indian	4	4
Asian	1	0	100%
Hispanic	22	15	31.8%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	288	290	0.7%
Two or More Races	14	9	35.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	23.7%	15.3%	8.4%

Schools Near Elk Point-Jefferson Elementary - 02

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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 All Grades	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 3rd Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 4th 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
Elk Point-Jefferson Elementary - 02	Public	K-5	500 S Franklin St	Elk Point	57025	Union County	Elk Point-Jefferson School District 61-7	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(605) 356-5801	321	25	12.9	15.3%	290 (90.3%)	3 (0.9%)	15 (4.7%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (2.8%)	37.8	136^th of 201 public elementary schools	32.3%		47.5	107^th of 204 public elementary schools	47.5%	29	27.7	47.4	43.6	40.3	42.6	56.1	36.4	45.3	36.4	$10,668	$430	$10,238
Dakota Valley Upper Elementary - 04	Public	4-5	1150 Northshore Dr	North Sioux City	57049	Union County	Dakota Valley School District 61-8	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(605) 422-3830	232	15	14.9	13.8%	166 (71.6%)	6 (2.6%)	24 (10.3%)	8 (3.4%)	3 (1.3%)	3 (1.3%)	22 (9.5%)	65.4	62^nd of 201 public elementary schools	69.2%		64.7	72^nd of 204 public elementary schools	64.7%	10		58.1	61.8	60.1		54.8	37.3	45.3	57.3	$8,861	$556	$8,305
Dakota Valley Elementary - 02	Public	K-3	80 Northshore Dr	North Sioux City	57049	Union County	Dakota Valley School District 61-8	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(605) 422-3840	365	30	12.0	11.0%	267 (73.2%)	5 (1.4%)	39 (10.7%)	10 (2.7%)	12 (3.3%)	3 (0.8%)	29 (7.9%)								(n/a)	53.3				54.5					$11,541	$1,151	$10,390
Jolley Elementary - 04	Public	2-5	224 S University	Vermillion	57069	Clay County	Vermillion School District 13-1	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(605) 677-7015	407	27	15.2	35.4%	300 (73.7%)	13 (3.2%)	19 (4.7%)	4 (1.0%)	44 (10.8%)	0 (0.0%)	27 (6.6%)	36.6	137^th of 201 public elementary schools	31.8%		32.5	146^th of 204 public elementary schools	28.4%	9	40.2	46.0	50.5	45.5	38.2	49.4	30.1	39.0	36.6	$10,066	$2,087	$7,979
Austin Elementary - 03	Public	PK, KG-1	300 High St	Vermillion	57069	Clay County	Vermillion School District 13-1	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(605) 677-7010	278	21	13.3	30.9%	207 (74.5%)	6 (2.2%)	16 (5.8%)	4 (1.4%)	22 (7.9%)	1 (0.4%)	22 (7.9%)								(n/a)										$11,580	$2,134	$9,446

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