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Elk Point-Jefferson High School - 01

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Elk Point-Jefferson High School - 01 is a public high school located in Elk Point, South Dakota, serving grades 9-12 with a total enrollment of 214 students. The school is part of the Elk Point-Jefferson School District 61-7, which is ranked 52 out of 126 districts in the state and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Elk Point-Jefferson High School - 01 consistently outperforms the state average in Smarter Balanced Assessments for 11th grade students, with 83.34% proficiency in English Language Arts, 55.56% in Mathematics, and 74.07% in Science, all significantly higher than the state averages. The school has maintained high four-year graduation rates, ranging from 88.3% to 97.9%, well above the state average, and very low dropout rates, ranging from 0.4% to 1.4%, much lower than the state average. The school performs exceptionally well for female, male, and white student subgroups, ranking among the top schools in the state for these groups.

Compared to the nearby Vermillion High School and Dakota Valley High School, Elk Point-Jefferson High School - 01 outperforms both in academic proficiency, graduation rates, and dropout rates. The school's performance has shown a consistent upward trend over the years, with its ranking improving from 84th out of 140 high schools in 2020-2021 to 5th out of 141 high schools in 2023-2024, indicating a commitment to continuous improvement and a focus on providing a high-quality education for its students.


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Public 9-12

 402 S Douglas St
       Elk Point, SD  57025

(605) 356-5901

District: Elk Point-Jefferson School District 61-7

SchoolDigger Rank:
5th of 141 South Dakota High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $11,158 Help


Feeder schools for Elk Point-Jefferson High School - 01:

Elementary:    Elk Point-Jefferson Elementary - 02
Middle:    Elk Point-Jefferson Middle School - 03

Student/teacher ratio:  13.7 Help
Number of students:  214

Racial breakdown:

White:
94.9%
Hispanic:
2.8%
Two or more races:
1.4%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  12.1% Help


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Compare Details Elk Point-Jefferson High School - 01 ranks better than 96.5% of high schools in South Dakota. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 91.13. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Elk Point-Jefferson High School - 01 who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Elk Point-Jefferson High School - 01 is $11,158.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Elk Point-Jefferson High School - 01:

SchoolDigger ranks Elk Point-Jefferson High School - 01 5th of 141 South Dakota public high schools. (See Elk Point-Jefferson High School - 01 in the ranking list.)

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Elk Point-Jefferson School District 61-7:

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


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Rank History for Elk Point-Jefferson High School - 01

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Rank History for all students at Elk Point-Jefferson High School - 01

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools SD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 94.91 1st 133 99.2%
2004 86.27 10th 132 92.4%
2005 81.57 12th 137 91.2%
2006 70.43 39th 136 71.3%
2007 79.87 22nd 141 84.4%
2008 81.48 16th 135 88.1%
2009 79.59 22nd 144 84.7%
2010 90.31 5th 150 96.7%
2011 62.59 59th 141 58.2%
2012 57.95 70th 143 51.0%
2013 69.51 46th 144 68.1%
2015 79.80 23rd 133 82.7%
2016 94.26 2nd 141 98.6%
2017 65.96 48th 137 65.0%
2018 84.73 6th 138 95.7%
2019 81.41 18th 135 86.7%
2021 47.13 84th 140 40.0%
2022 74.43 34th 134 74.6%
2023 70.14 33rd 138 76.1%
2024 91.13 5th 141 96.5%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Elk Point-Jefferson High School - 01

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools SD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 37.07 31st 46 32.6%
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Rank History for Female students at Elk Point-Jefferson High School - 01

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools SD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 88.93 2nd 82 97.6%
2019 65.79 24th 83 71.1%
2021 28.44 70th 89 21.3%
2022 81.42 12th 84 85.7%
2023 67.38 25th 95 73.7%
2024 88.97 4th 93 95.7%
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Rank History for Male students at Elk Point-Jefferson High School - 01

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools SD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 80.52 7th 90 92.2%
2019 89.77 8th 88 90.9%
2021 61.62 31st 89 65.2%
2022 65.32 29th 87 66.7%
2023 69.11 24th 96 75.0%
2024 87.46 10th 107 90.7%
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Rank History for White students at Elk Point-Jefferson High School - 01

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools SD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 80.89 9th 123 92.7%
2019 80.73 17th 123 86.2%
2021 37.64 93rd 129 27.9%
2022 66.01 44th 123 64.2%
2023 68.49 29th 121 76.0%
2024 92.37 3rd 125 97.6%
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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 Elk Point-Jefferson High School - 01

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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 154 154
1990 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 148 148
1991 0 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 142 142
1992 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 142 142
1993 142 0 1 1 2 n/a n/a 0 146
1994 159 0 1 2 3 n/a n/a 0 165
1995 211 0 1 0 1 n/a n/a 0 213
1996 211 0 1 0 1 n/a n/a 0 213
1997 217 0 0 3 1 n/a n/a 0 221
1998 210 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 210
1999 189 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 189
2000 170 1 0 1 4 n/a n/a 0 176
2001 163 1 0 2 1 n/a n/a 0 167
2002 185 4 0 4 3 n/a n/a 0 196
2003 185 4 0 4 3 n/a n/a 0 196
2004 164 3 1 5 4 n/a n/a 0 177
2005 195 2 1 2 5 n/a n/a 0 205
2006 216 1 1 2 6 n/a n/a 0 226
2007 221 1 2 1 4 n/a n/a 0 229
2008 226 n/a 2 3 4 n/a n/a 0 235
2009 227 1 0 4 3 n/a n/a 0 235
2010 231 4 1 3 2 n/a n/a 0 241
2011 226 3 2 6 3 0 0 0 240
2012 219 4 1 8 3 0 1 0 236
2013 218 5 1 11 2 0 1 0 238
2014 204 3 2 8 3 0 1 0 221
2015 202 3 3 6 1 0 0 0 215
2016 193 5 3 4 1 0 1 0 207
2017 173 4 2 4 1 0 1 0 185
2018 190 3 1 7 0 2 2 0 205
2019 177 2 0 12 0 2 2 0 195
2020 186 1 1 11 0 0 3 0 202
2021 187 1 1 6 1 0 4 0 200
2022 192 1 0 7 1 0 3 0 204
2023 203 0 0 6 2 0 3 0 214

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 Elk Point-Jefferson High School - 01

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 154 12.3 12.5 n/a
1990 148 11.3 13.0 n/a
1991 142 11.3 12.5 n/a
1992 142 11.3 12.5 n/a
1993 146 11.2 13.0 n/a
1994 165 11.2 14.7 n/a
1995 213 13.8 15.4 n/a
1996 213 13.8 15.4 n/a
1997 221 15.8 14.0 9.5
1998 210 14.2 14.8 11.4
1999 189 13.3 14.2 10.6
2000 176 14.8 11.9 13.1
2001 167 14.1 11.8 12.6
2002 196 17.7 11.1 14.8
2003 196 17.7 11.1 14.8
2004 177 16.7 10.6 18.1
2005 205 13.6 15.1 15.1
2006 226 14.0 16.1 12.8
2007 229 14.3 16.0 13.5
2008 235 13.8 17.0 14.5
2009 235 14.7 16.0 16.2
2010 241 14.4 16.7 20.7
2011 240 14.7 16.2 19.6
2012 236 14.6 16.0 21.6
2013 238 14.6 16.2 21
2014 221 15.1 14.6 22.6
2015 215 15.0 14.3 0
2016 207 15.0 13.8 24.2
2017 185 14.2 12.9 20.5
2018 205 14.2 14.3 17.6
2019 195 13.8 14.0 17.9
2020 202 14.0 14.3 16.3
2021 200 14.2 13.9 14
2022 204 15.2 13.3 11.3
2023 214 15.5 13.7 12.1

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 High School - 01

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 154 12.3 12.5 n/a
1990 148 11.3 13.0 n/a
1991 142 11.3 12.5 n/a
1992 142 11.3 12.5 n/a
1993 146 11.2 13.0 n/a
1994 165 11.2 14.7 n/a
1995 213 13.8 15.4 n/a
1996 213 13.8 15.4 n/a
1997 221 15.8 14.0 9.5
1998 210 14.2 14.8 11.4
1999 189 13.3 14.2 10.6
2000 176 14.8 11.9 13.1
2001 167 14.1 11.8 12.6
2002 196 17.7 11.1 14.8
2003 196 17.7 11.1 14.8
2004 177 16.7 10.6 18.1
2005 205 13.6 15.1 15.1
2006 226 14.0 16.1 12.8
2007 229 14.3 16.0 13.5
2008 235 13.8 17.0 14.5
2009 235 14.7 16.0 16.2
2010 241 14.4 16.7 20.7
2011 240 14.7 16.2 19.6
2012 236 14.6 16.0 21.6
2013 238 14.6 16.2 21
2014 221 15.1 14.6 22.6
2015 215 15.0 14.3 0
2016 207 15.0 13.8 24.2
2017 185 14.2 12.9 20.5
2018 205 14.2 14.3 17.6
2019 195 13.8 14.0 17.9
2020 202 14.0 14.3 16.3
2021 200 14.2 13.9 14
2022 204 15.2 13.3 11.3
2023 214 15.5 13.7 12.1

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 High School - 01

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2020 $120 (1.2%) $9,711 (98.8%) $9,831
2021 $261 (2.5%) $10,020 (97.5%) $10,282
2022 $753 (6.8%) $10,270 (93.2%) $11,023
2023 $00 (0.0%) $11,158 (100.0%) $11,158

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Elk Point-Jefferson High School - 01

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 18th of 135 High schoolsRanks 33rd of 138 High schools
 10.6%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
11th Grade English Language Arts (Elk Point-Jefferson High School - 01)70.473.9
 3.5%
   11th Grade English Language Arts (Elk Point-Jefferson School District 61-7)70.472.3
 2%
   11th Grade English Language Arts (South Dakota)64.465.2
 0.7%
11th Grade Mathematics (Elk Point-Jefferson High School - 01)57.450
 7.4%
   11th Grade Mathematics (Elk Point-Jefferson School District 61-7)57.451.1
 6.3%
   11th Grade Mathematics (South Dakota)41.237.8
 3.4%
11th Grade Science (Elk Point-Jefferson High School - 01)53.752.2
 1.5%
   11th Grade Science (Elk Point-Jefferson School District 61-7)53.751.1
 2.6%
   11th Grade Science (South Dakota)36.451.8
 15.4%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students195214
 9.7%
African American20
 100%
American Indian02
Asian00
Hispanic126
 50%
Pacific Islander20
 100%
White177203
 14.7%
Two or More Races23
 50%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients17.9%12.1%
 5.8%

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Frequently Asked Questions about Elk Point-Jefferson High School - 01

Students at Elk Point-Jefferson High School - 01 are 95% White, 3% Hispanic, 1% Two or more races.

In the 2022-23 school year, 214 students attended Elk Point-Jefferson High School - 01.

Yes! Elk Point-Jefferson High School - 01 is one of the best high schools in the state. It ranks 5th of 141 South Dakota high schools.

Elk Point-Jefferson High School - 01 is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Elk Point-Jefferson Elementary - 02
Middle : Elk Point-Jefferson Middle School - 03


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