Garretson Elementary - 02

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Garretson Elementary - 02 is a public elementary school serving grades PK-5 in Garretson, South Dakota, with 243 students. The school is part of the Garretson School District 49-4, which is ranked 93 out of 126 districts in the state and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Garretson Elementary - 02 consistently ranks in the bottom half of South Dakota elementary schools, typically between 150-170 out of around 200-210 schools. The school's proficiency rates in Smarter Balanced Assessments for English Language Arts and Mathematics are significantly below the state averages, often by 10-20 percentage points. For example, in 2023-2024, the school's ELA proficiency rate for all grades was 32.35% compared to the state average of 50.04%, and its Math proficiency rate was 38.24% compared to the state's 42.95%. The school's performance is also below the Garretson School District's averages, indicating it is one of the lower-performing schools in the district. Garretson Elementary - 02 ranks particularly low for its female, male, and white student subgroups, often in the bottom quarter or third of South Dakota elementary schools, and its low-socioeconomic status students also perform poorly.

Interestingly, the nearby schools in the Sioux Falls and Brandon Valley school districts generally outperform Garretson Elementary - 02 on academic measures. For example, Fred Assam Elementary in Brandon Valley ranked 2nd out of 201 South Dakota elementary schools in 2023-2024, with proficiency rates over 80% in both ELA and Math, in contrast to Garretson Elementary - 02's proficiency rates around 30-40%. Additionally, Garretson Elementary - 02's performance has declined over time, dropping from a 4-star rating and top 50 ranking in 2015-2016 to a 1-star rating and bottom third ranking in recent years, suggesting the school may be facing challenges in maintaining academic achievement and keeping up with state standards.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 505 2nd St
       Garretson, SD  57030


(605) 594-3453

District: Garretson School District 49-4

SchoolDigger Rank:
159th of 201 South Dakota Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $10,942 Help


Students who attend Garretson Elementary - 02 usually attend:

Middle:    Garretson Middle School - 03
High:    Garretson High School - 01

Student/teacher ratio:  14.3 Help
Number of students:  243

Racial breakdown:

White:
87.2%
Two or more races:
5.8%
Hispanic:
4.1%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  22.2% Help


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Compare Details Garretson Elementary - 02 ranks worse than 79.1% of elementary schools in South Dakota. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 26.86. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Garretson Elementary - 02 is $10,942.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Garretson Elementary - 02:

SchoolDigger ranks Garretson Elementary - 02 159th of 201 South Dakota public elementary schools. (See Garretson Elementary - 02 in the ranking list.)

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Garretson School District 49-4:

SchoolDigger ranks Garretson School District 49-4 93rd of 126 South Dakota school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Garretson Elementary - 02

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Rank History for all students at Garretson Elementary - 02

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools SD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 52.19 107th 187 42.8%
2004 53.75 115th 189 39.2%
2005 70.62 41st 194 78.9%
2006 70.16 46th 197 76.6%
2007 67.03 58th 194 70.1%
2008 70.05 53rd 194 72.7%
2009 68.56 57th 196 70.9%
2010 49.69 133rd 206 35.4%
2011 60.09 98th 205 52.2%
2012 62.61 86th 214 59.8%
2013 61.42 85th 201 57.7%
2015 71.37 49th 209 76.6%
2016 77.64 24th 206 88.3%
2017 71.82 44th 207 78.7%
2018 58.77 87th 204 57.4%
2019 27.83 167th 206 18.9%
2021 26.30 160th 202 20.8%
2022 28.07 151st 202 25.2%
2023 25.16 166th 204 18.6%
2024 26.86 159th 201 20.9%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Garretson Elementary - 02

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools SD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 24.11 103rd 121 14.9%
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Rank History for Female students at Garretson Elementary - 02

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools SD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 56.50 80th 163 50.9%
2019 24.58 132nd 155 14.8%
2021 25.45 120th 151 20.5%
2022 31.00 114th 150 24.0%
2023 29.26 111th 154 27.9%
2024 32.37 122nd 165 26.1%
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Rank History for Male students at Garretson Elementary - 02

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools SD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 63.11 66th 170 61.2%
2019 35.91 114th 160 28.8%
2021 38.90 104th 157 33.8%
2022 31.65 109th 154 29.2%
2023 23.65 133rd 166 19.9%
2024 25.78 128th 161 20.5%
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Rank History for White students at Garretson Elementary - 02

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools SD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 51.56 100th 186 46.2%
2019 23.32 167th 191 12.6%
2021 19.99 159th 185 14.1%
2022 26.09 146th 184 20.7%
2023 19.20 164th 185 11.4%
2024 18.36 168th 184 8.7%
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Data source: test scores: South Dakota Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Enrollment information for Garretson 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 248 248
1990 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 254 254
1991 0 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 237 237
1992 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 237 237
1993 241 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 241
1994 258 0 1 1 1 n/a n/a 0 261
1995 252 0 3 0 0 n/a n/a 0 255
1996 252 0 3 0 0 n/a n/a 0 255
1997 251 0 1 0 2 n/a n/a 0 254
1998 244 0 0 4 3 n/a n/a 0 251
1999 263 0 2 0 3 n/a n/a 0 268
2000 259 0 2 0 4 n/a n/a 0 265
2001 258 0 2 0 7 n/a n/a 0 267
2002 257 0 0 0 8 n/a n/a 0 265
2003 257 0 0 0 8 n/a n/a 0 265
2004 237 3 0 0 5 n/a n/a 0 245
2005 262 1 0 0 5 n/a n/a 0 268
2006 261 1 1 0 3 n/a n/a 0 266
2007 245 1 1 5 1 n/a n/a 0 253
2008 219 3 3 4 1 n/a n/a 0 230
2009 265 3 3 4 2 n/a n/a 0 277
2010 266 6 2 2 1 n/a n/a 0 277
2011 260 4 2 0 1 0 2 0 269
2012 244 4 2 6 7 0 4 0 267
2013 242 4 2 11 5 0 11 0 275
2014 233 2 2 14 3 0 11 0 265
2015 213 0 2 10 1 0 15 0 241
2016 194 0 2 14 1 0 16 0 227
2017 185 0 1 9 3 0 18 0 216
2018 206 0 1 8 7 0 9 0 231
2019 216 0 0 12 2 0 10 0 240
2020 219 0 0 17 2 0 12 0 250
2021 203 0 0 13 8 0 12 0 236
2022 209 0 0 10 5 0 12 0 236
2023 212 0 0 10 7 0 14 0 243

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

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Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Garretson Elementary - 02

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 248 15.1 16.4 n/a
1990 254 15.0 16.9 n/a
1991 237 15.0 15.8 n/a
1992 237 15.0 15.8 n/a
1993 241 17.1 14.1 n/a
1994 261 16.9 15.4 n/a
1995 255 16.0 15.9 n/a
1996 255 16.0 15.9 n/a
1997 254 14.7 17.3 6.3
1998 251 13.0 19.3 16.7
1999 268 14.3 18.7 13.4
2000 265 18.1 14.6 12.8
2001 267 17.7 15.1 16.1
2002 265 17.1 15.5 20
2003 265 17.1 15.5 20
2004 245 17.1 14.3 15.1
2005 268 16.6 16.1 17.2
2006 266 16.3 16.3 14.7
2007 253 15.0 16.9 15.8
2008 230 16.0 14.4 18.7
2009 277 16.2 17.2 25.6
2010 277 17.4 15.8 25.3
2011 269 17.5 15.3 26.4
2012 267 17.5 15.2 25.8
2013 275 17.5 15.7 20
2014 265 16.5 16.0 27.5
2015 241 18.0 13.3 22
2016 227 16.0 14.1 22.5
2017 216 16.0 13.4 16.7
2018 231 16.1 14.3 24.2
2019 240 15.5 15.4 22.1
2020 250 16.7 14.9 25.6
2021 236 16.5 14.2 22
2022 236 17.5 13.4 6.4
2023 243 16.8 14.3 22.2

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 Garretson Elementary - 02

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 248 15.1 16.4 n/a
1990 254 15.0 16.9 n/a
1991 237 15.0 15.8 n/a
1992 237 15.0 15.8 n/a
1993 241 17.1 14.1 n/a
1994 261 16.9 15.4 n/a
1995 255 16.0 15.9 n/a
1996 255 16.0 15.9 n/a
1997 254 14.7 17.3 6.3
1998 251 13.0 19.3 16.7
1999 268 14.3 18.7 13.4
2000 265 18.1 14.6 12.8
2001 267 17.7 15.1 16.1
2002 265 17.1 15.5 20
2003 265 17.1 15.5 20
2004 245 17.1 14.3 15.1
2005 268 16.6 16.1 17.2
2006 266 16.3 16.3 14.7
2007 253 15.0 16.9 15.8
2008 230 16.0 14.4 18.7
2009 277 16.2 17.2 25.6
2010 277 17.4 15.8 25.3
2011 269 17.5 15.3 26.4
2012 267 17.5 15.2 25.8
2013 275 17.5 15.7 20
2014 265 16.5 16.0 27.5
2015 241 18.0 13.3 22
2016 227 16.0 14.1 22.5
2017 216 16.0 13.4 16.7
2018 231 16.1 14.3 24.2
2019 240 15.5 15.4 22.1
2020 250 16.7 14.9 25.6
2021 236 16.5 14.2 22
2022 236 17.5 13.4 6.4
2023 243 16.8 14.3 22.2

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 Garretson Elementary - 02

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2020 $794 (8.8%) $8,276 (91.2%) $9,071
2021 $915 (8.4%) $9,923 (91.6%) $10,837
2022 $955 (8.8%) $9,865 (91.2%) $10,819
2023 $812 (7.4%) $10,130 (92.6%) $10,942

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Garretson Elementary - 02

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 167th of 206 Elementary schoolsRanks 166th of 204 Elementary schools
 0.3%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Garretson Elementary - 02)42.428.6
 13.8%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Garretson School District 49-4)42.428.6
 13.8%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (South Dakota)49.145.3
 3.8%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Garretson Elementary - 02)51.551.4
 0.1%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Garretson School District 49-4)51.551.4
 0.1%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (South Dakota)52.751.1
 1.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Garretson Elementary - 02)33.324.2
 9.1%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Garretson School District 49-4)33.324.2
 9.1%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (South Dakota)50.347.2
 3.1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Garretson Elementary - 02)5024.2
 25.8%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Garretson School District 49-4)5024.2
 25.8%
   4th Grade Mathematics (South Dakota)4947.7
 1.2%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Garretson Elementary - 02)45.233.3
 11.8%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Garretson School District 49-4)45.233.3
 11.8%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (South Dakota)54.148.7
 5.4%
5th Grade Mathematics (Garretson Elementary - 02)19.438.9
 19.5%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Garretson School District 49-4)19.438.9
 19.5%
   5th Grade Mathematics (South Dakota)40.539.4
 1.2%
5th Grade Science (Garretson Elementary - 02)31.330.6
 0.7%
   5th Grade Science (Garretson School District 49-4)31.330.6
 0.7%
   5th Grade Science (South Dakota)42.139.9
 2.2%
All Grades English Language Arts (Garretson Elementary - 02)4028.9
 11.2%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Garretson School District 49-4)51.934
 18%
   All Grades English Language Arts (South Dakota)53.249.7
 3.5%
All Grades Mathematics (Garretson Elementary - 02)4138.5
 2.5%
   All Grades Mathematics (Garretson School District 49-4)39.536.7
 2.8%
   All Grades Mathematics (South Dakota)44.941.9
 3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students240243
 1.3%
African American00
American Indian27
 250%
Asian00
Hispanic1210
 16.7%
Pacific Islander00
White216212
 1.9%
Two or More Races1014
 40%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients22.1%22.2%
 0.1%


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Students who attend Garretson Elementary - 02 usually go on to attend:

Middle : Garretson Middle School - 03
High : Garretson High School - 01

In the 2022-23 school year, 243 students attended Garretson Elementary - 02.

Garretson Elementary - 02 ranks in the bottom 20.9% of South Dakota elementary schools.

Students at Garretson Elementary - 02 are 87% White, 6% Two or more races, 4% Hispanic, 3% American Indian.


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