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Kimball Elementary - 02

Summary:

Kimball Elementary - 02 is a public elementary school serving grades PK-4 in Kimball, South Dakota, with 123 students enrolled. The school consistently outperforms the state and Kimball School District 07-2 in academic proficiency, particularly in Mathematics.

Kimball Elementary - 02 has a relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 11.4 to 12.8 over the past few years, which is lower than the nearby Grass Ranch Colony Elementary - 13 (15.4) and Chamberlain Elementary - 03 (9.7). The school's free/reduced lunch rates have fluctuated, ranging from 7.5% to 22.76%, which is lower than the 93.62% rate at Grass Ranch Colony Elementary - 13 in 2022-2023.

Kimball Elementary - 02 has consistently ranked among the top elementary schools in South Dakota, with a 4-star or 5-star rating from SchoolDigger in recent years. However, the school's chronic absenteeism rate has fluctuated, ranging from 1.9% to 5.9%, which is an area the school may want to monitor and address. Compared to nearby schools, Kimball Elementary - 02 stands out in its academic performance, particularly in Mathematics, with significantly higher proficiency rates than the state, district, and other local schools like Chamberlain Elementary - 03 and White Lake Elementary - 02.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-4

 300 S East St
       Kimball, SD  57355

(605) 778-6231

District: Kimball School District 07-2

SchoolDigger Rank:
76th of 201 South Dakota Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $12,606 Help


Students who attend Kimball Elementary - 02 usually attend:

Middle:    Kimball Middle School - 04
High:    Kimball High School - 01

Student/teacher ratio:  12.8 Help
Number of students:  123

Racial breakdown:

White:
90.2%
Two or more races:
4.9%
American Indian:
3.3%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  22.8% Help


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Compare Details Kimball Elementary - 02 ranks better than 62.2% of elementary schools in South Dakota. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 60.38. (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 Kimball Elementary - 02 is $12,606.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Kimball Elementary - 02:

SchoolDigger ranks Kimball Elementary - 02 76th of 201 South Dakota public elementary schools. (See Kimball Elementary - 02 in the ranking list.)

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Kimball School District 07-2:

SchoolDigger ranks Kimball School District 07-2 50th of 126 South Dakota school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Kimball Elementary - 02

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Rank History for all students at Kimball Elementary - 02

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools SD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 65.01 61st 187 67.4%
2004 71.03 41st 189 78.3%
2005 71.01 40th 194 79.4%
2006 65.29 71st 197 64.0%
2007 62.82 77th 194 60.3%
2008 54.91 118th 194 39.2%
2009 64.21 74th 196 62.2%
2010 60.44 98th 206 52.4%
2011 67.82 67th 205 67.3%
2012 68.12 65th 214 69.6%
2013 76.59 26th 201 87.1%
2015 68.56 56th 209 73.2%
2016 72.10 40th 206 80.6%
2017 82.20 22nd 207 89.4%
2018 84.83 10th 204 95.1%
2019 89.35 8th 206 96.1%
2021 75.71 33rd 202 83.7%
2022 78.76 37th 202 81.7%
2023 78.68 31st 204 84.8%
2024 60.38 76th 201 62.2%
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Rank History for Male students at Kimball Elementary - 02

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools SD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 79.31 28th 154 81.8%
2023 66.61 54th 166 67.5%
2024 62.15 62nd 161 61.5%
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Rank History for White students at Kimball Elementary - 02

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools SD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 82.80 10th 186 94.6%
2019 89.35 6th 191 96.9%
2021 73.72 35th 185 81.1%
2022 76.74 40th 184 78.3%
2023 78.75 27th 185 85.4%
2024 60.32 69th 184 62.5%
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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 Kimball 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 234 234
1990 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 221 221
1991 0 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 221 221
1992 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 221 221
1993 214 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 214
1994 131 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 131
1995 125 0 0 0 1 n/a n/a 0 126
1996 125 0 0 0 1 n/a n/a 0 126
1997 126 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 126
1998 115 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 115
1999 127 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 127
2000 139 0 0 0 1 n/a n/a 0 140
2001 128 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 128
2002 122 0 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 123
2003 122 0 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 123
2004 113 0 1 0 3 n/a n/a 0 117
2005 114 0 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 115
2006 105 1 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 107
2007 102 1 1 0 1 n/a n/a 0 105
2008 111 n/a 3 n/a 2 n/a n/a 0 116
2009 109 0 3 0 5 n/a n/a 0 117
2010 107 0 0 1 3 n/a n/a 0 111
2011 100 0 0 1 5 0 3 0 109
2012 109 0 0 0 4 0 2 0 115
2013 111 0 0 3 5 0 3 0 122
2014 94 0 0 3 2 0 3 0 102
2015 117 0 0 4 5 0 2 0 128
2016 110 0 0 3 3 0 2 0 118
2017 113 0 0 4 3 0 3 0 123
2018 109 0 0 4 3 0 3 0 119
2019 107 0 0 4 5 0 5 0 121
2020 112 0 0 5 3 0 7 0 127
2021 115 0 0 3 4 0 6 0 128
2022 107 0 0 3 4 0 6 0 120
2023 111 0 0 2 4 0 6 0 123

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 Kimball Elementary - 02

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 234 12.0 19.5 n/a
1990 221 14.0 15.7 n/a
1991 221 14.0 15.7 n/a
1992 221 14.0 15.7 n/a
1993 214 10.1 21.2 n/a
1994 131 10.1 13.0 n/a
1995 126 9.7 13.0 n/a
1996 126 9.7 13.0 n/a
1997 126 8.8 14.3 34.1
1998 115 8.3 13.9 52.2
1999 127 8.7 14.6 61.4
2000 140 9.6 14.6 53.6
2001 128 8.0 16.0 54.7
2002 123 10.5 11.7 48
2003 123 10.5 11.7 48
2004 117 10.3 11.4 41.9
2005 115 10.8 10.6 42.6
2006 107 10.7 10.0 44.9
2007 105 11.1 9.5 46.7
2008 116 11.4 10.2 53.4
2009 117 10.3 11.4 47.9
2010 111 9.9 11.1 46.8
2011 109 10.3 10.5 38.5
2012 115 10.1 11.2 27
2013 122 10.0 12.1 38.5
2014 102 9.3 10.9 31.4
2015 128 9.0 14.2 21.1
2016 118 10.0 11.8 30.5
2017 123 9.6 12.7 34.1
2018 119 9.6 12.2 31.9
2019 121 8.3 14.5 31.4
2020 127 10.4 12.1 28.3
2021 128 10.5 12.1 21.9
2022 120 10.4 11.4 7.5
2023 123 9.5 12.8 22.8

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 Kimball Elementary - 02

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 234 12.0 19.5 n/a
1990 221 14.0 15.7 n/a
1991 221 14.0 15.7 n/a
1992 221 14.0 15.7 n/a
1993 214 10.1 21.2 n/a
1994 131 10.1 13.0 n/a
1995 126 9.7 13.0 n/a
1996 126 9.7 13.0 n/a
1997 126 8.8 14.3 34.1
1998 115 8.3 13.9 52.2
1999 127 8.7 14.6 61.4
2000 140 9.6 14.6 53.6
2001 128 8.0 16.0 54.7
2002 123 10.5 11.7 48
2003 123 10.5 11.7 48
2004 117 10.3 11.4 41.9
2005 115 10.8 10.6 42.6
2006 107 10.7 10.0 44.9
2007 105 11.1 9.5 46.7
2008 116 11.4 10.2 53.4
2009 117 10.3 11.4 47.9
2010 111 9.9 11.1 46.8
2011 109 10.3 10.5 38.5
2012 115 10.1 11.2 27
2013 122 10.0 12.1 38.5
2014 102 9.3 10.9 31.4
2015 128 9.0 14.2 21.1
2016 118 10.0 11.8 30.5
2017 123 9.6 12.7 34.1
2018 119 9.6 12.2 31.9
2019 121 8.3 14.5 31.4
2020 127 10.4 12.1 28.3
2021 128 10.5 12.1 21.9
2022 120 10.4 11.4 7.5
2023 123 9.5 12.8 22.8

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 Kimball Elementary - 02

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2020 $775 (8.0%) $8,895 (92.0%) $9,670
2021 $708 (7.2%) $9,135 (92.8%) $9,843
2022 $1,697 (16.3%) $8,694 (83.7%) $10,391
2023 $1,662 (13.2%) $10,944 (86.8%) $12,606

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Kimball 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 8th of 206 Elementary schoolsRanks 31st of 204 Elementary schools
 11.3%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Kimball Elementary - 02)82.668
 14.6%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Kimball School District 07-2)78.666.7
 11.9%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (South Dakota)49.145.3
 3.8%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Kimball Elementary - 02)91.384
 7.3%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Kimball School District 07-2)92.981.5
 11.4%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (South Dakota)52.751.1
 1.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Kimball Elementary - 02)58.850
 8.8%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Kimball School District 07-2)6037.5
 22.5%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (South Dakota)50.347.2
 3.1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Kimball Elementary - 02)82.461.1
 21.2%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Kimball School District 07-2)8045.8
 34.2%
   4th Grade Mathematics (South Dakota)4947.7
 1.2%
All Grades English Language Arts (Kimball Elementary - 02)72.560.5
 12%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Kimball School District 07-2)56.351.9
 4.4%
   All Grades English Language Arts (South Dakota)53.249.7
 3.5%
All Grades Mathematics (Kimball Elementary - 02)87.574.4
 13.1%
   All Grades Mathematics (Kimball School District 07-2)48.155.1
 7%
   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 Students121123
 1.7%
African American00
American Indian54
 20%
Asian00
Hispanic42
 50%
Pacific Islander00
White107111
 3.7%
Two or More Races56
 20%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients31.4%22.8%
 8.6%

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Students at Kimball Elementary - 02 are 90% White, 5% Two or more races, 3% American Indian, 2% Hispanic.

Kimball Elementary - 02 ranks 76th of 201 South Dakota elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 123 students attended Kimball Elementary - 02.

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

Middle : Kimball Middle School - 04
High : Kimball High School - 01


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