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Gettysburg Elementary - 02

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Gettysburg Elementary - 02 is a public elementary school serving grades K-5 in Gettysburg, South Dakota, part of the highly-ranked Gettysburg School District 53-1. This school consistently outperforms the state average in academic assessments, with strong performance across student subgroups and low chronic absenteeism rates.

Gettysburg Elementary - 02 has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger and ranks 36th out of 201 elementary schools in South Dakota for the 2023-2024 school year. The school's proficiency rates in English Language Arts (66%) and Mathematics (60%) are significantly higher than the state averages of 50.04% and 42.95%, respectively. Gettysburg Elementary - 02 also stands out for its exceptional performance among specific student subgroups, ranking 10th out of 161 schools for male students and 57th out of 184 schools for white students.

Compared to the nearby Hoven Elementary - 02, Gettysburg Elementary - 02 has higher proficiency rates, indicating its relative strength within the region. Additionally, the school's spending per student has increased from $11,357 in 2019-2020 to $14,022 in 2022-2023, demonstrating a commitment to investing in resources and programs that support student learning and well-being. With its consistently high performance, low chronic absenteeism, and efficient student-teacher ratio, Gettysburg Elementary - 02 is a standout school in the Gettysburg community.


Detail:

Public K-5

 100 E King Ave
       Gettysburg, SD  57442

(605) 765-2438

District: Gettysburg School District 53-1

SchoolDigger Rank:
36th of 201 South Dakota Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $14,022 Help


Students who attend Gettysburg Elementary - 02 usually attend:

Middle:    Gettysburg Middle School - 03
High:    Gettysburg High School - 01

Student/teacher ratio:  8.9 Help
Number of students:  95

Racial breakdown:

White:
83.2%
Hispanic:
7.4%
Two or more races:
5.3%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  14.7% Help


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Compare Details Gettysburg Elementary - 02 ranks better than 82.1% of elementary schools in South Dakota. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 75.47. (See more...)
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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 Gettysburg Elementary - 02 is $14,022.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Gettysburg Elementary - 02:

SchoolDigger ranks Gettysburg Elementary - 02 36th of 201 South Dakota public elementary schools. (See Gettysburg Elementary - 02 in the ranking list.)

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Gettysburg School District 53-1:

SchoolDigger ranks Gettysburg School District 53-1 5th of 126 South Dakota school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Gettysburg Elementary - 02

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Rank History for all students at Gettysburg Elementary - 02

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools SD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 69.13 44th 187 76.5%
2004 79.98 11th 189 94.2%
2005 76.63 17th 194 91.2%
2006 60.69 94th 197 52.3%
2007 62.49 78th 194 59.8%
2008 75.24 23rd 194 88.1%
2009 76.72 22nd 196 88.8%
2010 63.27 86th 206 58.3%
2011 73.74 34th 205 83.4%
2012 62.77 85th 214 60.3%
2013 64.43 71st 201 64.7%
2015 34.16 163rd 209 22.0%
2016 61.42 77th 206 62.6%
2017 78.82 28th 207 86.5%
2018 69.11 57th 204 72.1%
2019 76.07 35th 206 83.0%
2021 81.03 24th 202 88.1%
2022 80.28 32nd 202 84.2%
2023 85.66 15th 204 92.6%
2024 75.47 36th 201 82.1%
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Rank History for Female students at Gettysburg Elementary - 02

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools SD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 66.86 51st 163 68.7%
2024 48.18 92nd 165 44.2%
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Rank History for Male students at Gettysburg Elementary - 02

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools SD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 72.20 42nd 170 75.3%
2019 54.08 71st 160 55.6%
2022 70.74 39th 154 74.7%
2023 84.72 15th 166 91.0%
2024 85.93 10th 161 93.8%
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Rank History for White students at Gettysburg Elementary - 02

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools SD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 60.86 68th 186 63.4%
2019 63.17 57th 191 70.2%
2021 79.23 18th 185 90.3%
2022 74.25 43rd 184 76.6%
2023 78.69 28th 185 84.9%
2024 64.06 57th 184 69.0%
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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.

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Enrollment information for Gettysburg 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 232 232
1990 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 226 226
1991 0 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 204 204
1992 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 204 204
1993 184 0 0 0 11 n/a n/a 0 195
1994 186 0 0 0 5 n/a n/a 0 191
1995 143 0 0 0 6 n/a n/a 0 149
1996 143 0 0 0 6 n/a n/a 0 149
1997 146 0 1 0 10 n/a n/a 0 157
1998 152 0 1 1 7 n/a n/a 0 161
1999 146 0 0 0 6 n/a n/a 0 152
2000 145 0 0 0 7 n/a n/a 0 152
2001 133 0 0 0 3 n/a n/a 0 136
2002 125 0 0 0 2 n/a n/a 0 127
2003 125 0 0 0 2 n/a n/a 0 127
2004 152 0 1 0 2 n/a n/a 0 155
2005 133 0 1 0 3 n/a n/a 0 137
2006 130 0 1 1 2 n/a n/a 0 134
2007 128 0 1 2 2 n/a n/a 0 133
2008 116 n/a n/a 3 2 n/a n/a 0 121
2009 116 0 0 3 4 n/a n/a 0 123
2010 116 2 0 3 2 n/a n/a 0 123
2011 107 2 0 2 9 0 0 0 120
2012 119 2 0 1 7 0 1 0 130
2013 134 2 0 1 7 0 1 0 145
2014 124 1 0 2 10 0 3 0 140
2015 119 1 0 4 13 0 1 0 138
2016 117 1 0 4 10 0 3 0 135
2017 107 1 0 4 6 0 4 0 122
2018 108 0 0 4 3 0 4 0 119
2019 94 0 0 3 3 0 3 0 103
2020 89 1 0 6 0 0 2 0 98
2021 90 1 0 5 3 0 1 0 100
2022 93 1 0 6 1 0 6 0 107
2023 79 1 0 7 3 0 5 0 95

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 Gettysburg Elementary - 02

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 232 15.2 15.2 n/a
1990 226 14.0 16.1 n/a
1991 204 14.0 14.5 n/a
1992 204 14.0 14.5 n/a
1993 195 14.1 13.8 n/a
1994 191 13.9 13.7 n/a
1995 149 9.6 15.5 n/a
1996 149 9.6 15.5 n/a
1997 157 9.1 17.3 10.8
1998 161 8.0 20.1 23.6
1999 152 9.1 16.7 27
2000 152 9.6 15.8 25
2001 136 9.8 13.9 19.9
2002 127 9.3 13.7 19.7
2003 127 9.3 13.7 19.7
2004 155 9.6 16.1 16.1
2005 137 10.6 12.9 16.8
2006 134 9.8 13.7 20.1
2007 133 10.0 13.3 n/a
2008 121 9.1 13.3 n/a
2009 123 10.1 12.2 22.8
2010 123 9.6 12.7 33.3
2011 120 9.2 12.9 25.8
2012 130 9.5 13.5 32.3
2013 145 10.6 13.6 33.1
2014 140 10.6 13.1 27.9
2015 138 10.0 13.8 29.7
2016 135 11.0 12.2 29.6
2017 122 10.9 11.1 24.6
2018 119 10.6 11.1 19.3
2019 103 10.0 10.2 25.2
2020 98 10.4 9.3 20.4
2021 100 10.4 9.6 16
2022 107 10.5 10.1 11.2
2023 95 10.6 8.9 14.7

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 Gettysburg Elementary - 02

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 232 15.2 15.2 n/a
1990 226 14.0 16.1 n/a
1991 204 14.0 14.5 n/a
1992 204 14.0 14.5 n/a
1993 195 14.1 13.8 n/a
1994 191 13.9 13.7 n/a
1995 149 9.6 15.5 n/a
1996 149 9.6 15.5 n/a
1997 157 9.1 17.3 10.8
1998 161 8.0 20.1 23.6
1999 152 9.1 16.7 27
2000 152 9.6 15.8 25
2001 136 9.8 13.9 19.9
2002 127 9.3 13.7 19.7
2003 127 9.3 13.7 19.7
2004 155 9.6 16.1 16.1
2005 137 10.6 12.9 16.8
2006 134 9.8 13.7 20.1
2007 133 10.0 13.3 n/a
2008 121 9.1 13.3 n/a
2009 123 10.1 12.2 22.8
2010 123 9.6 12.7 33.3
2011 120 9.2 12.9 25.8
2012 130 9.5 13.5 32.3
2013 145 10.6 13.6 33.1
2014 140 10.6 13.1 27.9
2015 138 10.0 13.8 29.7
2016 135 11.0 12.2 29.6
2017 122 10.9 11.1 24.6
2018 119 10.6 11.1 19.3
2019 103 10.0 10.2 25.2
2020 98 10.4 9.3 20.4
2021 100 10.4 9.6 16
2022 107 10.5 10.1 11.2
2023 95 10.6 8.9 14.7

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 Gettysburg Elementary - 02

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2020 $833 (7.3%) $10,524 (92.7%) $11,357
2021 $1,038 (8.5%) $11,156 (91.5%) $12,194
2022 $1,902 (15.5%) $10,361 (84.5%) $12,263
2023 $2,404 (17.1%) $11,618 (82.9%) $14,022

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Gettysburg Elementary - 02

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 35th of 206 Elementary schoolsRanks 15th of 204 Elementary schools
 9.6%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Gettysburg Elementary - 02)78.672.2
 6.3%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Gettysburg School District 53-1)78.672.2
 6.3%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (South Dakota)49.145.3
 3.8%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Gettysburg Elementary - 02)85.777.8
 7.9%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Gettysburg School District 53-1)85.777.8
 7.9%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (South Dakota)52.751.1
 1.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Gettysburg Elementary - 02)6065
 5%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Gettysburg School District 53-1)6065
 5%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (South Dakota)50.347.2
 3.1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Gettysburg Elementary - 02)73.365
 8.3%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Gettysburg School District 53-1)73.365
 8.3%
   4th Grade Mathematics (South Dakota)4947.7
 1.2%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Gettysburg Elementary - 02)52.669.2
 16.6%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Gettysburg School District 53-1)52.669.2
 16.6%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (South Dakota)54.148.7
 5.4%
5th Grade Mathematics (Gettysburg Elementary - 02)52.661.5
 8.9%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Gettysburg School District 53-1)52.661.5
 8.9%
   5th Grade Mathematics (South Dakota)40.539.4
 1.2%
5th Grade Science (Gettysburg Elementary - 02)63.261.5
 1.6%
   5th Grade Science (Gettysburg School District 53-1)63.261.5
 1.6%
   5th Grade Science (South Dakota)42.139.9
 2.2%
All Grades English Language Arts (Gettysburg Elementary - 02)62.568.6
 6.1%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Gettysburg School District 53-1)72.565.2
 7.3%
   All Grades English Language Arts (South Dakota)53.249.7
 3.5%
All Grades Mathematics (Gettysburg Elementary - 02)68.868.6
 0.1%
   All Grades Mathematics (Gettysburg School District 53-1)72.566.1
 6.4%
   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 Students10395
 7.8%
African American01
American Indian33
Asian00
Hispanic37
 133.3%
Pacific Islander00
White9479
 16%
Two or More Races35
 66.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients25.2%14.7%
 10.5%

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Gettysburg Elementary - 02 ranks 36th of 201 South Dakota elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 95 students attended Gettysburg Elementary - 02.

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

Middle : Gettysburg Middle School - 03
High : Gettysburg High School - 01

Students at Gettysburg Elementary - 02 are 83% White, 7% Hispanic, 5% Two or more races, 3% American Indian, 1% African American.


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