Henry Elementary - 02

Summary:

Henry Elementary - 02 is a public elementary school serving grades PK-5 in the small town of Henry, South Dakota, with a student enrollment of 93. However, the school has faced significant challenges in recent years, with a steady decline in its statewide ranking and consistently underperforming academic proficiency rates compared to state averages.

According to the key insights, Henry Elementary - 02 has consistently underperformed the state average in both English Language Arts (ELA) and Mathematics proficiency across all grade levels. In the 2023-2024 school year, only 32.43% of students were proficient or better in ELA, compared to the state average of 50.04%, and the school's Mathematics proficiency rate was just 27.03%, significantly lower than the state's 42.95%. The school has also struggled with high chronic absenteeism rates, reaching 17.2% in the 2023-2024 school year, which is significantly higher than the state average. Additionally, the school has a high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 45.16% to 54.12% over the past three school years, suggesting a higher proportion of students from economically disadvantaged backgrounds.

When compared to nearby schools, Henry Elementary - 02 generally underperforms in academic proficiency. For example, Hamlin Elementary - 09, located 17.58 miles away, had significantly higher proficiency rates in both ELA (54.41%) and Mathematics (58.33%) in the 2023-2024 school year. The school's performance for White students, the largest subgroup, has also been consistently lower than the state average, ranking 165th out of 184 South Dakota elementary schools for this subgroup in the 2023-2024 school year. This concerning trend of declining academic performance is not only lower than the state average but also lags behind the Henry School District 14-2 as a whole, indicating the need for targeted interventions and support to improve student outcomes at Henry Elementary - 02.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

111 N Cedar
Henry, SD 57243

(605) 532-5364

District: Henry School District 14-2

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

Per Pupil Expenditures: $13,717

Students who attend Henry Elementary - 02 usually attend:

Middle:	Henry Middle School - 03
High:	Henry High School - 01

Student/teacher ratio: 9.6

Number of students: 93

Racial breakdown:

White:

95.7%

African American:

3.2%

American Indian:

1.1%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 57%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Henry Elementary - 02 ranks worse than 78.6% of elementary schools in South Dakota. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 26.95. (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 (95.7%), African American (3.2%), American Indian (1.1%). (See more...)

Compare Details 57% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Henry Elementary - 02 is 9.6. (See more...)

Compare Henry Elementary - 02 employs 9.6 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Henry Elementary - 02 is $13,717.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Henry Elementary - 02:

SchoolDigger ranks Henry Elementary - 02 158^th of 201 South Dakota public elementary schools. (See Henry Elementary - 02 in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

White students:

Henry School District 14-2:

SchoolDigger ranks Henry School District 14-2 121^st of 126 South Dakota school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Henry Elementary - 02

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Rank History for all students at Henry Elementary - 02

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	SD State Percentile
2003	72.45	35^th	187	81.3%
2004	63.72	78^th	189	58.7%
2005	71.94	35^th	194	82.0%
2006	67.95	59^th	197	70.1%
2007	65.40	65^th	194	66.5%
2008	63.55	76^th	194	60.8%
2009	46.46	135^th	196	31.1%
2010	72.08	45^th	206	78.2%
2011	75.82	26^th	205	87.3%
2012	47.16	149^th	214	30.4%
2013	60.75	89^th	201	55.7%
2015	16.47	188^th	209	10.0%
2017	45.34	127^th	207	38.6%
2019	64.35	65^th	206	68.4%
2021	31.74	148^th	202	26.7%
2022	26.84	155^th	202	23.3%
2023	29.15	155^th	204	24.0%
2024	26.95	158^th	201	21.4%

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Rank History for White students at Henry Elementary - 02

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	SD State Percentile
2019	50.67	96^th	191	49.7%
2021	23.15	151^st	185	18.4%
2022	20.18	153^rd	184	16.8%
2023	24.26	153^rd	185	17.3%
2024	19.24	165^th	184	10.3%

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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 Henry 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	88	88
1990	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	80	80
1991	0	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	67	67
1992	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	67	67
1993	64	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	64
1994	73	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	73
1995	66	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	66
1996	66	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	66
1997	62	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	62
1998	59	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	59
1999	55	0	0	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	58
2000	65	1	0	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	69
2001	73	1	0	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	77
2002	69	0	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	70
2003	69	0	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	70
2004	80	0	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	81
2005	87	0	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	89
2006	100	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	100
2007	91	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	91
2008	63	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	63
2009	67	2	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	69
2010	67	0	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	68
2011	63	1	1	0	1	0	0	0	66
2012	74	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	75
2013	83	1	1	0	0	0	0	0	85
2014	95	1	2	0	0	0	0	0	98
2015	91	0	2	0	2	0	1	0	96
2016	69	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	70
2017	77	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	78
2018	63	1	1	0	0	0	0	0	65
2019	75	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	76
2020	86	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	87
2021	85	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	85
2022	81	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	82
2023	88	0	0	0	5	0	0	0	93
2024	89	3	0	0	1	0	0	0	93

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

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

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	88	8.0	11.0	n/a
1990	80	5.0	16.0	n/a
1991	67	5.0	13.4	n/a
1992	67	5.0	13.4	n/a
1993	64	5.8	11.0	n/a
1994	73	5.7	12.8	n/a
1995	66	5.6	11.8	n/a
1996	66	5.6	11.8	n/a
1997	62	4.3	14.4	29
1998	59	4.0	14.8	55.9
1999	58	4.3	13.5	43.1
2000	69	5.4	12.8	34.8
2001	77	5.4	14.3	33.8
2002	70	6.4	10.9	42.9
2003	70	6.4	10.9	42.9
2004	81	6.3	12.9	49.4
2005	89	7.8	11.4	34.8
2006	100	7.8	12.8	57
2007	91	7.8	11.7	n/a
2008	63	7.6	8.3	39.7
2009	69	5.6	12.3	42
2010	68	7.5	9.0	41.2
2011	66	7.2	9.0	40.9
2012	75	6.7	11.1	44
2013	85	7.5	11.2	52.9
2014	98	7.9	12.3	40.8
2015	96	7.0	13.7	37.5
2016	70	7.0	10.0	45.7
2017	78	6.8	11.3	52.6
2018	65	6.8	9.4	47.7
2019	76	6.8	11.0	52.6
2020	87	8.9	9.7	54
2021	85	9.0	9.4	54.1
2022	82	8.5	9.5	52.4
2023	93	9.0	10.3	45.2
2024	93	9.6	9.6	57

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 Henry Elementary - 02

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	88	8.0	11.0	n/a
1990	80	5.0	16.0	n/a
1991	67	5.0	13.4	n/a
1992	67	5.0	13.4	n/a
1993	64	5.8	11.0	n/a
1994	73	5.7	12.8	n/a
1995	66	5.6	11.8	n/a
1996	66	5.6	11.8	n/a
1997	62	4.3	14.4	29
1998	59	4.0	14.8	55.9
1999	58	4.3	13.5	43.1
2000	69	5.4	12.8	34.8
2001	77	5.4	14.3	33.8
2002	70	6.4	10.9	42.9
2003	70	6.4	10.9	42.9
2004	81	6.3	12.9	49.4
2005	89	7.8	11.4	34.8
2006	100	7.8	12.8	57
2007	91	7.8	11.7	n/a
2008	63	7.6	8.3	39.7
2009	69	5.6	12.3	42
2010	68	7.5	9.0	41.2
2011	66	7.2	9.0	40.9
2012	75	6.7	11.1	44
2013	85	7.5	11.2	52.9
2014	98	7.9	12.3	40.8
2015	96	7.0	13.7	37.5
2016	70	7.0	10.0	45.7
2017	78	6.8	11.3	52.6
2018	65	6.8	9.4	47.7
2019	76	6.8	11.0	52.6
2020	87	8.9	9.7	54
2021	85	9.0	9.4	54.1
2022	82	8.5	9.5	52.4
2023	93	9.0	10.3	45.2
2024	93	9.6	9.6	57

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 Henry Elementary - 02

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2020	$1,236 (9.5%)	$11,754 (90.5%)	$12,990
2021	$953 (7.6%)	$11,638 (92.4%)	$12,591
2022	$1,846 (13.8%)	$11,508 (86.2%)	$13,354
2023	$746 (5.4%)	$12,970 (94.6%)	$13,717

Data source: South Dakota Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Henry 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 65^th of 206 Elementary schools	Ranks 155^th of 204 Elementary schools	44.4%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Henry Elementary - 02)	63.6	27.3	36.4%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Henry School District 14-2)	63.6	27.3	36.4%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (South Dakota)	49.1	45.3	3.8%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Henry Elementary - 02)	72.7	18.2	54.6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Henry School District 14-2)	72.7	18.2	54.6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (South Dakota)	52.7	51.1	1.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Henry Elementary - 02)	50	66.7	16.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Henry School District 14-2)	50	66.7	16.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (South Dakota)	50.3	47.2	3.1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Henry Elementary - 02)	57.2	58.3	1.2%
4th Grade Mathematics (Henry School District 14-2)	57.2	58.3	1.2%
4th Grade Mathematics (South Dakota)	49	47.7	1.2%
All Grades English Language Arts (Henry Elementary - 02)	56	40	16%
All Grades English Language Arts (Henry School District 14-2)	47.7	37.9	9.8%
All Grades English Language Arts (South Dakota)	53.2	49.7	3.5%
All Grades Mathematics (Henry Elementary - 02)	64	27.5	36.5%
All Grades Mathematics (Henry School District 14-2)	29.6	20	9.5%
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	76	93	22.4%
African American	0	0
American Indian	0	5
Asian	1	0	100%
Hispanic	0	0
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	75	88	17.3%
Two or More Races	0	0
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	52.6%	45.2%	7.5%

Schools Near Henry 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 All Grades	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 3rd Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 4th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 5th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics All Grades	Smarter Balanced Assessments Science 5th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Science All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Henry Elementary - 02	Public	PK, KG-5	111 N Cedar	Henry	57243	Codington County	Henry School District 14-2	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(605) 532-5364	93	10	9.6	57.0%	89 (95.7%)	3 (3.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	26.9	158^th of 201 public elementary schools	21.4%		29.1	155^th of 204 public elementary schools	24.0%	3	33.3	16.7	46.2	32.4	33.3	16.7	30.8	27.0	53.9		$13,717	$746	$12,970
Silver Lake Colony - 07	Public	K-8	17354 430th Ave	Clark	57225	Clark County	Clark School District 12-2	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(605) 532-3606	20	2	8.5	85.0%	20 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)				35.3				29.4		54.6	$11,166	$27	$11,139
Hillcrest Colony Elementary - 05	Public	K-8	1004 Hillcrest Dr	Garden City	57236	Clark County	Clark School District 12-2	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(605) 532-3606	32	2	16.0	90.6%	32 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)				9.5				9.5			$12,214	$27	$12,186
Florence Elementary - 02	Public	PK, KG-5	515 Main Ave	Florence	57235	Codington County	Florence School District 14-1	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(605) 758-2412	172	11	16.0	26.7%	166 (96.5%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (2.3%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.6%)	27.8	157^th of 201 public elementary schools	21.9%		41.7	125^th of 204 public elementary schools	38.7%	32	48.2	26.1	28.6	34.6	48.2	47.8	17.9	37.2	35.7		$11,421	$717	$10,704
Clark Elementary - 02	Public	PK, KG-5	200 2nd Ave NW	Clark	57225	Clark County	Clark School District 12-2	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(605) 532-3606	213	17	12.3	23.9%	177 (83.1%)	5 (2.3%)	23 (10.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (3.8%)	57.1	91^st of 201 public elementary schools	54.7%		51.2	103^rd of 204 public elementary schools	49.5%	12	46.9	75.0	55.6	59.3	50.0	65.6	40.7	52.8	33.3		$11,635	$1,003	$10,632
Mayfield Colony Elementary - 04	Public	K-8	43188 Mayfield Rd	Willow Lake	57278	Clark County	Willow Lake School District 12-3	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(605) 625-5945	32	2	16.0		32 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)				56.3				37.5			$10,520	$103	$10,417
McKinley Elementary - 06	Public	PK, KG-4	5 12th St SW	Watertown	57201	Codington County	Watertown School District 14-4	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(605) 882-6350	255	22	11.7	46.3%	193 (75.7%)	1 (0.4%)	23 (9.0%)	3 (1.2%)	19 (7.5%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (6.3%)	48.3	117^th of 201 public elementary schools	41.8%		74.9	38^th of 204 public elementary schools	81.4%	79	27.9	57.5		42.2	46.5	67.5		56.6			$12,024	$1,517	$10,507
Mellette Elementary - 07	Public	PK, KG-4	619 2nd St NW	Watertown	57201	Codington County	Watertown School District 14-4	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(605) 882-6385	235	19	12.2	39.1%	174 (74.0%)	0 (0.0%)	23 (9.8%)	2 (0.9%)	17 (7.2%)	0 (0.0%)	19 (8.1%)	39.4	131^st of 201 public elementary schools	34.8%		56.6	88^th of 204 public elementary schools	56.9%	43	43.6	42.1		42.9	59.0	36.8		48.1			$11,331	$1,031	$10,300
Roosevelt Elementary - 08	Public	PK, KG-4	412 2nd St SE	Watertown	57201	Codington County	Watertown School District 14-4	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(605) 882-6360	148	14	10.5	54.1%	105 (70.9%)	3 (2.0%)	4 (2.7%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (11.5%)	0 (0.0%)	19 (12.8%)	14.1	181^st of 201 public elementary schools	10.0%		22.7	169^th of 204 public elementary schools	17.2%	12	30.0	23.1		26.1	43.3	25.6		33.3			$11,202	$1,189	$10,013
Jefferson Elementary - 09	Public	PK, KG-4	1701 N Maple St	Watertown	57201	Codington County	Watertown School District 14-4	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(605) 882-6390	332	19	17.5	16.9%	297 (89.5%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (3.3%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (1.8%)	0 (0.0%)	18 (5.4%)	77.7	31^st of 201 public elementary schools	84.6%		72.6	48^th of 204 public elementary schools	76.5%	17	56.5	57.4		56.9	78.3	70.6		74.5			$9,999	$471	$9,528

Frequently Asked Questions about Henry Elementary - 02

What district is Henry Elementary - 02 in?

Henry School District 14-2

What is the racial makeup of Henry Elementary - 02?

Students at Henry Elementary - 02 are 96% White, 3% African American, 1% American Indian.

How many students attend Henry Elementary - 02?

In the 2023-24 school year, 93 students attended Henry Elementary - 02.

What schools do graduates of Henry Elementary - 02 attend?

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

Middle : Henry Middle School - 03
High : Henry High School - 01

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