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Elkton High School - 01

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Elkton High School - 01 is a public high school located in Elkton, South Dakota, serving grades 9-12 with a total enrollment of 126 students. The school is part of the Elkton School District 05-3, which is ranked 111 out of 126 districts in the state and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Elkton High School - 01 is facing several challenges, including declining graduation rates, underperformance on standardized tests, and fluctuations in its student population's economic status. The school's four-year graduation rate has dropped from 96.3% in 2021-2022 to 75.0% in 2023-2024, significantly lower than the state average. Additionally, the school consistently underperforms the state average in Smarter Balanced Assessments for 11th-grade students in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch has also fluctuated, from 5.69% in 2021-2022 to 34.13% in 2022-2023, suggesting an increase in the school's economically disadvantaged population.

When compared to nearby high schools, such as Brookings High School - 01, Deubrook High School - 01, and Flandreau High School - 01, Elkton High School - 01 generally underperforms in key metrics like graduation rates, test scores, and free and reduced lunch rates. The school's performance has also been inconsistent over the years, with its statewide ranking ranging from 30th out of 137 high schools in 2016-2017 to 132nd out of 135 high schools in 2018-2019, suggesting that the school may be facing challenges in maintaining consistent academic achievement.


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Public 9-12

 508 Buffalo St
       Elkton, SD  57026

(605) 542-2541

District: Elkton School District 05-3

SchoolDigger Rank:
111th of 141 South Dakota High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $17,633 Help


Feeder schools for Elkton High School - 01:

Elementary:    Elkton Elementary - 02
Middle:    Elkton Junior High - 03

Student/teacher ratio:  12.8 Help
Number of students:  126

Racial breakdown:

White:
80.2%
Hispanic:
16.7%
Two or more races:
2.4%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  34.1% Help


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Compare Details Elkton High School - 01 ranks worse than 78.7% of high schools in South Dakota. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 26.46. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Elkton 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 Elkton High School - 01 is $17,633.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Elkton High School - 01:

SchoolDigger ranks Elkton High School - 01 111th of 141 South Dakota public high schools. (See Elkton High School - 01 in the ranking list.)

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Elkton School District 05-3:

SchoolDigger ranks Elkton School District 05-3 111th of 126 South Dakota school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Elkton High School - 01

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Rank History for all students at Elkton High School - 01

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools SD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 51.64 76th 133 42.9%
2004 47.90 78th 132 40.9%
2005 8.51 131st 137 4.4%
2006 23.44 115th 136 15.4%
2007 62.61 58th 141 58.9%
2008 44.83 79th 135 41.5%
2009 33.77 106th 144 26.4%
2010 29.20 122nd 150 18.7%
2011 44.90 87th 141 38.3%
2012 52.13 82nd 143 42.7%
2013 73.88 36th 144 75.0%
2015 41.97 80th 133 39.8%
2016 51.98 77th 141 45.4%
2017 72.37 30th 137 78.1%
2018 55.24 73rd 138 47.1%
2019 6.34 132nd 135 2.2%
2021 52.44 76th 140 45.7%
2022 13.58 122nd 134 9.0%
2023 41.83 88th 138 36.2%
2024 26.46 111th 141 21.3%
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Rank History for Female students at Elkton High School - 01

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools SD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 24.55 73rd 84 13.1%
2023 66.97 26th 95 72.6%
2024 33.58 69th 93 25.8%
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Rank History for Male students at Elkton High School - 01

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools SD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 65.23 39th 90 56.7%
2019 5.37 86th 88 2.3%
2021 71.02 18th 89 79.8%
2023 18.65 84th 96 12.5%
2024 27.63 80th 107 25.2%
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Rank History for White students at Elkton High School - 01

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools SD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 46.57 77th 123 37.4%
2019 5.65 120th 123 2.4%
2021 45.22 80th 129 38.0%
2022 14.88 111th 123 9.8%
2023 39.44 80th 121 33.9%
2024 22.09 105th 125 16.0%
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Data source: test scores: South Dakota Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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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 Elkton 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 71 71
1990 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 72 72
1991 0 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 84 84
1992 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 84 84
1993 95 0 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 96
1994 102 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 102
1995 120 0 0 0 2 n/a n/a 0 122
1996 120 0 0 0 2 n/a n/a 0 122
1997 121 0 0 0 2 n/a n/a 0 123
1998 119 0 0 0 1 n/a n/a 0 120
1999 123 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 123
2000 115 0 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 117
2001 122 2 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 124
2002 110 2 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 113
2003 110 2 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 113
2004 119 0 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 120
2005 124 0 1 3 1 n/a n/a 0 129
2006 107 1 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 110
2007 106 0 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 108
2008 88 n/a n/a 2 2 n/a n/a 0 92
2009 112 0 0 2 2 n/a n/a 0 116
2010 120 0 0 2 2 n/a n/a 0 124
2011 116 1 0 2 2 0 0 0 121
2012 112 1 0 6 0 0 0 0 119
2013 102 1 0 4 0 0 0 0 107
2014 88 1 0 3 1 0 0 0 93
2015 89 1 1 5 1 1 0 0 98
2016 90 0 0 2 0 1 1 0 94
2017 90 0 0 8 0 1 2 0 101
2018 95 0 1 7 0 1 2 0 106
2019 84 0 0 8 2 0 3 0 97
2020 91 1 0 14 2 0 4 0 112
2021 96 0 0 13 1 0 3 0 113
2022 103 0 0 15 2 0 3 0 123
2023 101 1 0 21 0 0 3 0 126

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 Elkton High School - 01

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 71 8.6 8.2 n/a
1990 72 12.3 5.8 n/a
1991 84 12.3 6.8 n/a
1992 84 12.3 6.8 n/a
1993 96 9.0 10.7 n/a
1994 102 9.3 11.0 n/a
1995 122 10.4 11.7 n/a
1996 122 10.4 11.7 n/a
1997 123 10.5 11.7 17.1
1998 120 10.7 11.2 32.5
1999 123 10.9 11.3 23.6
2000 117 11.0 10.6 21.4
2001 124 11.0 11.3 13.7
2002 113 10.6 10.7 24.8
2003 113 10.6 10.7 24.8
2004 120 10.7 11.2 5
2005 129 10.8 11.9 24.8
2006 110 10.7 10.3 27.3
2007 108 10.5 10.3 n/a
2008 92 9.7 9.5 23.9
2009 116 10.2 11.4 20.7
2010 124 10.6 11.6 27.4
2011 121 11.1 10.8 25.6
2012 119 10.1 11.7 33.6
2013 107 9.9 10.7 29
2014 93 10.5 8.7 31.2
2015 98 10.0 9.8 34.7
2016 94 10.0 9.4 33
2017 101 10.0 10.0 23.8
2018 106 10.3 10.2 33
2019 97 9.9 9.7 28.9
2020 112 9.8 11.3 31.3
2021 113 9.4 11.9 27.4
2022 123 10.1 12.1 5.7
2023 126 9.8 12.8 34.1

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 Elkton High School - 01

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 71 8.6 8.2 n/a
1990 72 12.3 5.8 n/a
1991 84 12.3 6.8 n/a
1992 84 12.3 6.8 n/a
1993 96 9.0 10.7 n/a
1994 102 9.3 11.0 n/a
1995 122 10.4 11.7 n/a
1996 122 10.4 11.7 n/a
1997 123 10.5 11.7 17.1
1998 120 10.7 11.2 32.5
1999 123 10.9 11.3 23.6
2000 117 11.0 10.6 21.4
2001 124 11.0 11.3 13.7
2002 113 10.6 10.7 24.8
2003 113 10.6 10.7 24.8
2004 120 10.7 11.2 5
2005 129 10.8 11.9 24.8
2006 110 10.7 10.3 27.3
2007 108 10.5 10.3 n/a
2008 92 9.7 9.5 23.9
2009 116 10.2 11.4 20.7
2010 124 10.6 11.6 27.4
2011 121 11.1 10.8 25.6
2012 119 10.1 11.7 33.6
2013 107 9.9 10.7 29
2014 93 10.5 8.7 31.2
2015 98 10.0 9.8 34.7
2016 94 10.0 9.4 33
2017 101 10.0 10.0 23.8
2018 106 10.3 10.2 33
2019 97 9.9 9.7 28.9
2020 112 9.8 11.3 31.3
2021 113 9.4 11.9 27.4
2022 123 10.1 12.1 5.7
2023 126 9.8 12.8 34.1

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Elkton High School - 01

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2020 $392 (2.8%) $13,777 (97.2%) $14,169
2021 $507 (3.9%) $12,463 (96.1%) $12,970
2022 $1,337 (8.8%) $13,820 (91.2%) $15,157
2023 $1,330 (7.5%) $16,303 (92.5%) $17,633

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Elkton 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 132nd of 135 High schoolsRanks 88th of 138 High schools
 34%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
11th Grade English Language Arts (Elkton High School - 01)35.353.8
 18.5%
   11th Grade English Language Arts (Elkton School District 05-3)45.853.8
 8%
   11th Grade English Language Arts (South Dakota)64.465.2
 0.7%
11th Grade Mathematics (Elkton High School - 01)11.834.6
 22.9%
   11th Grade Mathematics (Elkton School District 05-3)20.834.6
 13.8%
   11th Grade Mathematics (South Dakota)41.237.8
 3.4%
11th Grade Science (Elkton High School - 01)17.650
 32.4%
   11th Grade Science (Elkton School District 05-3)2550
 25%
   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 Students97126
 29.9%
African American01
American Indian20
 100%
Asian00
Hispanic821
 162.5%
Pacific Islander00
White84101
 20.2%
Two or More Races33
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients28.9%34.1%
 5.3%

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Frequently Asked Questions about Elkton High School - 01

In the 2022-23 school year, 126 students attended Elkton High School - 01.

Elkton High School - 01 ranks in the bottom 21.3% of South Dakota high schools.

Students at Elkton High School - 01 are 80% White, 17% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races.

Elkton High School - 01 is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Elkton Elementary - 02
Middle : Elkton Junior High - 03


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