Bridgewater-Emery Elementary - 02

Summary:

Bridgewater-Emery Elementary - 02 is a public elementary school serving grades PK-5 in Bridgewater, South Dakota, with 162 students. This exceptional school is part of the Bridgewater-Emery 30-3 school district, which is ranked 30th out of 126 districts in the state and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Bridgewater-Emery Elementary - 02 consistently performs well above the state average in Smarter Balanced Assessments for English Language Arts and Mathematics, with 70.15% of students proficient or better in ELA and 73.13% in Math, compared to the state averages of 50.04% and 42.95% respectively. The school also performs exceptionally well across different student subgroups, ranking among the top 20-40 elementary schools in South Dakota. Despite having a relatively high percentage of students from low socioeconomic backgrounds, Bridgewater-Emery Elementary - 02 has been able to achieve exceptional academic outcomes for this subgroup, ranking 10th out of 106 SD elementary schools in 2020-2021.

Compared to nearby schools, such as Tschetter Colony Elementary - 03, Hanson Elementary - 06, Freeman Elementary - 02, and Marion Elementary - 02, Bridgewater-Emery Elementary - 02 outperforms them in academic achievement. This level of sustained excellence is impressive, especially considering the school's relatively moderate level of spending per student, suggesting efficient use of resources.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

510 N Main St
Bridgewater, SD 57319

(605) 729-2541

District: Bridgewater-Emery 30-3

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

Per Pupil Expenditures: $12,767

Students who attend Bridgewater-Emery Elementary - 02 usually attend:

Middle:	Bridgewater-Emery Middle School - 04
High:	Bridgewater-Emery High School - 01

Student/teacher ratio: 13.0

Number of students: 159

Racial breakdown:

White:

95.0%

Hispanic:

1.9%

Two or more races:

1.9%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 39.6%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Bridgewater-Emery Elementary - 02 ranks better than 93% of elementary schools in South Dakota. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 85.79. (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.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (95%), Hispanic (1.9%), two or more races (1.9%). (See more...)

Compare Details 39.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Bridgewater-Emery Elementary - 02 is 13. (See more...)

Compare Bridgewater-Emery Elementary - 02 employs 12.2 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Bridgewater-Emery Elementary - 02 is $12,767.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Bridgewater-Emery Elementary - 02:

SchoolDigger ranks Bridgewater-Emery Elementary - 02 14^th of 201 South Dakota public elementary schools. (See Bridgewater-Emery Elementary - 02 in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Female students:

Male students:

White students:

Bridgewater-Emery 30-3:

SchoolDigger ranks Bridgewater-Emery 30-3 30^th of 126 South Dakota school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Bridgewater-Emery Elementary - 02

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Rank History for all students at Bridgewater-Emery Elementary - 02

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	SD State Percentile
2019	76.17	34^th	206	83.5%
2021	73.65	40^th	202	80.2%
2022	84.87	19^th	202	90.6%
2023	76.40	35^th	204	82.8%
2024	85.79	14^th	201	93.0%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Bridgewater-Emery Elementary - 02

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	SD State Percentile
2019	77.10	12^th	121	90.1%
2021	84.65	10^th	106	90.6%
2023	73.76	22^nd	112	80.4%

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Rank History for Female students at Bridgewater-Emery Elementary - 02

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	SD State Percentile
2019	63.17	47^th	155	69.7%
2021	64.16	52^nd	151	65.6%
2022	79.85	22^nd	150	85.3%
2023	77.18	28^th	154	81.8%
2024	78.61	24^th	165	85.5%

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Rank History for Male students at Bridgewater-Emery Elementary - 02

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	SD State Percentile
2018	71.83	45^th	170	73.5%
2019	88.15	9^th	160	94.4%
2021	75.95	31^st	157	80.3%
2022	84.55	18^th	154	88.3%
2023	68.53	50^th	166	69.9%
2024	85.37	13^th	161	91.9%

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Rank History for White students at Bridgewater-Emery Elementary - 02

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	SD State Percentile
2018	69.74	43^rd	186	76.9%
2019	70.33	40^th	191	79.1%
2021	66.53	53^rd	185	71.4%
2022	81.51	24^th	184	87.0%
2023	70.34	46^th	185	75.1%
2024	79.89	22^nd	184	88.0%

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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.

Data source: South Dakota Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Bridgewater-Emery Elementary - 02

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Two or More Races	Total
2016	101	2	0	5	0	0	108
2017	145	2	0	7	0	0	154
2018	144	3	0	15	0	0	162
2019	144	1	0	11	0	1	157
2020	144	1	0	11	0	0	156
2021	150	1	0	9	0	7	167
2022	154	1	0	10	0	4	169
2023	149	3	1	6	1	2	162
2024	151	1	1	3	0	3	159

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 Bridgewater-Emery Elementary - 02

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2016	108	9.0	12.0	42.6
2017	154	16.2	9.4	38.3
2018	162	14.2	11.3	43.2
2019	157	12.8	12.2	43.3
2020	156	13.9	11.1	34
2021	167	13.8	12.0	41.9
2022	169	13.8	12.2	14.8
2023	162	13.8	11.7	38.9
2024	159	12.2	13.0	39.6

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 Bridgewater-Emery Elementary - 02

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2016	108	9.0	12.0	42.6
2017	154	16.2	9.4	38.3
2018	162	14.2	11.3	43.2
2019	157	12.8	12.2	43.3
2020	156	13.9	11.1	34
2021	167	13.8	12.0	41.9
2022	169	13.8	12.2	14.8
2023	162	13.8	11.7	38.9
2024	159	12.2	13.0	39.6

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 Bridgewater-Emery Elementary - 02

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2020	$1,198 (11.0%)	$9,713 (89.0%)	$10,911
2021	$1,003 (9.0%)	$10,178 (91.0%)	$11,181
2022	$1,134 (10.0%)	$10,159 (90.0%)	$11,292
2023	$2,004 (15.7%)	$10,763 (84.3%)	$12,767

Data source: South Dakota Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Bridgewater-Emery Elementary - 02

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 34^th of 206 Elementary schools	Ranks 35^th of 204 Elementary schools	0.7%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Bridgewater-Emery Elementary - 02)	61.9	61.9
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Bridgewater-Emery 30-3)	61.9	61.9
3rd Grade English Language Arts (South Dakota)	49.1	45.3	3.8%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Bridgewater-Emery Elementary - 02)	71.4	76.2	4.8%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Bridgewater-Emery 30-3)	71.4	76.2	4.8%
3rd Grade Mathematics (South Dakota)	52.7	51.1	1.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Bridgewater-Emery Elementary - 02)	87.5	73.3	14.2%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Bridgewater-Emery 30-3)	87.5	73.3	14.2%
4th Grade English Language Arts (South Dakota)	50.3	47.2	3.1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Bridgewater-Emery Elementary - 02)	79.2	70	9.2%
4th Grade Mathematics (Bridgewater-Emery 30-3)	79.2	70	9.2%
4th Grade Mathematics (South Dakota)	49	47.7	1.2%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Bridgewater-Emery Elementary - 02)	58.3	59.4	1%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Bridgewater-Emery 30-3)	58.3	59.4	1%
5th Grade English Language Arts (South Dakota)	54.1	48.7	5.4%
5th Grade Mathematics (Bridgewater-Emery Elementary - 02)	45.8	50	4.2%
5th Grade Mathematics (Bridgewater-Emery 30-3)	45.8	50	4.2%
5th Grade Mathematics (South Dakota)	40.5	39.4	1.2%
5th Grade Science (Bridgewater-Emery Elementary - 02)	58.3	43.8	14.6%
5th Grade Science (Bridgewater-Emery 30-3)	58.3	43.8	14.6%
5th Grade Science (South Dakota)	42.1	39.9	2.2%
All Grades English Language Arts (Bridgewater-Emery Elementary - 02)	69.6	65.1	4.5%
All Grades English Language Arts (Bridgewater-Emery 30-3)	66.3	63.5	2.7%
All Grades English Language Arts (South Dakota)	53.2	49.7	3.5%
All Grades Mathematics (Bridgewater-Emery Elementary - 02)	65.2	63.9	1.4%
All Grades Mathematics (Bridgewater-Emery 30-3)	44.8	47	2.2%
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	157	162	3.2%
African American	1	3	200%
American Indian	0	1
Asian	0	1
Hispanic	11	6	45.5%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	144	149	3.5%
Two or More Races	1	2	100%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	43.3%	38.9%	4.4%

Schools Near Bridgewater-Emery 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 6th 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 6th 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
Bridgewater-Emery Elementary - 02	Public	PK, KG-5	510 N Main St	Bridgewater	57319	McCook County	Bridgewater-Emery 30-3	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(605) 729-2541	159	12	13.0	39.6%	151 (95.0%)	1 (0.6%)	3 (1.9%)	1 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.9%)	85.8	14^th of 201 public elementary schools	93.0%		76.4	35^th of 204 public elementary schools	82.8%	21	64.3	65.2	76.7		70.2	71.4	87.0	63.3		73.1	53.3	$12,767	$2,004	$10,763
Goldenview Colony School - 04	Public	K-8	25473 438th Ave	Salem	57058	McCook County	McCook Central School District 43-7	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(605) 425-2264	28	1	23.3		28 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)					31.3					31.3		$11,776	$353	$11,423
Canistota Elementary - 02	Public	PK, KG-5	431 4th Ave	Canistota	57012	McCook County	Canistota School District 43-1	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(605) 296-3458	158	13	12.3	31.0%	139 (88.0%)	1 (0.6%)	4 (2.5%)	2 (1.3%)	9 (5.7%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.9%)	57.9	85^th of 201 public elementary schools	57.7%		77	33^rd of 204 public elementary schools	83.8%	52	72.0	25.0	44.5		48.6	88.0	30.0	66.7		63.9	40.7	$12,552	$697	$11,855
Oaklane Colony Elementary - 05	Public	K-8	26730 423rd Ave	Alexandria	57311	Hanson County	Hanson School District 30-1	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(605) 239-4387	30	2	15.0		30 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)					31.8					27.3		$9,801	$981	$8,819
McCook Central Elementary - 02	Public	PK, KG-4	200 E Essex	Salem	57058	McCook County	McCook Central School District 43-7	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(605) 425-2264	208	16	13.2	25.5%	186 (89.4%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (6.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (3.8%)	45.4	119^th of 201 public elementary schools	40.8%		44.9	113^th of 204 public elementary schools	44.6%	6	55.6	41.4			49.2	47.2	48.3			47.7		$8,898	$1,863	$7,035
Freeman Elementary - 02	Public	K-6	1001 S Wipf St	Freeman	57029	Hutchinson County	Freeman School District 33-1	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(605) 925-4216	188	14	13.6	27.1%	148 (78.7%)	1 (0.5%)	29 (15.4%)	3 (1.6%)	3 (1.6%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (2.1%)	48.5	116^th of 201 public elementary schools	42.3%		50.9	104^th of 204 public elementary schools	49.0%	12	33.3	51.9	78.3	47.8	52.0	44.5	48.2	39.1	39.1	43.0	47.8	$12,010	$333	$11,677
Wolf Creek Colony Elementary - 04	Public	K-8	42906 Colony Rd	Olivet	57052	Hutchinson County	Freeman School District 33-1	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(605) 925-4216	34	3	12.5		34 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)					68.4					42.1		$10,810	$4,479	$6,331
Old Elm Spring Colony Elementary - 03	Public	PK, KG-8	42021 268th St	Parkston	57366	Hutchinson County	Parkston School District 33-3	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(605) 928-3368	36	3	14.4	91.7%	36 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)					26.3					26.3		$9,511	$313	$9,198
Marion Elementary - 02	Public	PK, KG-5	100 S Cedar St	Marion	57043	Turner County	Marion School District 60-3	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(605) 648-3615	105	10	10.8	33.3%	92 (87.6%)	4 (3.8%)	4 (3.8%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (3.8%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.0%)	39.9	130^th of 201 public elementary schools	35.3%		28.8	157^th of 204 public elementary schools	23.0%	27	23.1	69.2	10.0		36.1	53.8	61.5	30.0		50.0	30.0	$17,594	$1,409	$16,186
Tschetter Colony Elementary - 03	Public	K-8	27709 Tschetter Ave	Olivet	57052	Hutchinson County	Freeman School District 33-1	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(605) 925-4216	46	2	20.0		46 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)					59.1					59.1		$11,040	$00	$11,040

Frequently Asked Questions about Bridgewater-Emery Elementary - 02

What district is Bridgewater-Emery Elementary - 02 in?

Bridgewater-Emery 30-3

How many students attend Bridgewater-Emery Elementary - 02?

In the 2023-24 school year, 159 students attended Bridgewater-Emery Elementary - 02.

What schools do graduates of Bridgewater-Emery Elementary - 02 attend?

Students who attend Bridgewater-Emery Elementary - 02 usually go on to attend:

Middle : Bridgewater-Emery Middle School - 04
High : Bridgewater-Emery High School - 01

Is Bridgewater-Emery Elementary - 02 a good school?

Yes. Bridgewater-Emery Elementary - 02 ranks in the top 7.0% of South Dakota elementary schools.

What is the racial makeup of Bridgewater-Emery Elementary - 02?

Students at Bridgewater-Emery Elementary - 02 are 95% White, 2% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races.

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