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Newell Elementary - 02

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Newell Elementary - 02 is a public elementary school in Newell, South Dakota, serving 152 students in grades PK-5. The school is part of the Newell School District 09-2, which is ranked 85 out of 126 school districts in the state and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Newell Elementary - 02 has seen fluctuating performance in its statewide ranking, ranging from 82nd out of 201 elementary schools in 2023-2024 to as low as 201st out of 206 in 2018-2019. The school's SchoolDigger rating has also varied, ranging from 0 stars to 3 stars out of 5, with the most recent rating being 3 stars in 2023-2024. While the school generally outperforms the Newell School District 09-2 as a whole, it has faced challenges, particularly in Mathematics, where only 46.81% of students were proficient or better, compared to the state average of 42.95%.

Newell Elementary - 02 also faces concerns regarding chronic absenteeism, with rates ranging from 14.2% in 2023-2024 to 20% in 2021-2022, which is higher than the state average. Additionally, the school serves a relatively high percentage of students from low socioeconomic status backgrounds, with 37.5% of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch in 2022-2023. While the school's per-student spending has increased, from $11,624 in 2019-2020 to $13,076 in 2022-2023, the student-teacher ratio has also risen, from 13.1 in 2020-2021 to 16.8 in 2022-2023, which may impact the level of individual attention and support students receive.


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Public PK, KG-5

 501 Dartmouth Ave
       Newell, SD  57760

(605) 456-0102

District: Newell School District 09-2

SchoolDigger Rank:
82nd of 201 South Dakota Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $13,076 Help


Students who attend Newell Elementary - 02 usually attend:

Middle:    Newell Middle School - 04
High:    Newell High School - 01

Student/teacher ratio:  16.8 Help
Number of students:  152

Racial breakdown:

White:
90.8%
American Indian:
2.6%
Two or more races:
2.6%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  37.5% Help


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Compare Details Newell Elementary - 02 ranks better than 59.2% of elementary schools in South Dakota. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 58.37. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a high 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 Newell Elementary - 02 is $13,076.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Newell Elementary - 02:

SchoolDigger ranks Newell Elementary - 02 82nd of 201 South Dakota public elementary schools. (See Newell Elementary - 02 in the ranking list.)

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Newell School District 09-2:

SchoolDigger ranks Newell School District 09-2 85th of 126 South Dakota school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Newell Elementary - 02

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Rank History for all students at Newell Elementary - 02

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools SD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 55.68 97th 187 48.1%
2004 60.26 92nd 189 51.3%
2005 33.78 161st 194 17.0%
2006 34.64 159th 197 19.3%
2007 31.05 163rd 194 16.0%
2008 21.55 171st 194 11.9%
2009 32.79 160th 196 18.4%
2010 28.10 172nd 206 16.5%
2011 14.84 190th 205 7.3%
2012 30.60 177th 214 17.3%
2013 52.79 120th 201 40.3%
2015 21.77 180th 209 13.9%
2016 17.15 184th 206 10.7%
2017 9.13 193rd 207 6.8%
2018 17.42 183rd 204 10.3%
2019 4.95 201st 206 2.4%
2021 17.90 173rd 202 14.4%
2022 27.70 152nd 202 24.8%
2023 30.92 151st 204 26.0%
2024 58.37 82nd 201 59.2%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Newell Elementary - 02

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools SD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 19.21 107th 121 11.6%
2021 24.79 87th 106 17.9%
2023 48.38 55th 112 50.9%
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Rank History for Female students at Newell Elementary - 02

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools SD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 21.33 143rd 163 12.3%
2019 11.59 144th 155 7.1%
2021 16.34 132nd 151 12.6%
2022 43.51 96th 150 36.0%
2023 26.60 125th 154 18.8%
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Rank History for Male students at Newell Elementary - 02

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools SD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 11.78 157th 170 7.6%
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Rank History for White students at Newell Elementary - 02

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools SD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 16.34 174th 186 6.5%
2019 2.19 189th 191 1.0%
2021 13.50 168th 185 9.2%
2022 24.34 149th 184 19.0%
2023 24.86 152nd 185 17.8%
2024 48.42 101st 184 45.1%
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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 Newell 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 221 221
1990 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 205 205
1991 0 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 212 212
1992 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 212 212
1993 209 0 3 4 5 n/a n/a 0 221
1994 240 0 0 12 9 n/a n/a 0 261
1995 222 2 3 15 16 n/a n/a 0 258
1996 222 2 3 15 16 n/a n/a 0 258
1997 213 0 3 10 13 n/a n/a 0 239
1998 183 0 2 8 7 n/a n/a 0 200
1999 164 1 2 3 2 n/a n/a 0 172
2000 170 0 2 2 6 n/a n/a 0 180
2001 174 0 1 4 3 n/a n/a 0 182
2002 172 2 1 1 3 n/a n/a 0 179
2003 172 2 1 1 3 n/a n/a 0 179
2004 152 2 1 3 7 n/a n/a 0 165
2005 146 2 1 0 8 n/a n/a 0 157
2006 140 1 0 2 9 n/a n/a 0 152
2007 139 1 0 1 10 n/a n/a 0 151
2008 119 1 n/a 1 7 n/a n/a 0 128
2009 149 1 2 4 17 n/a n/a 0 173
2010 156 4 3 4 11 n/a n/a 0 178
2011 161 1 3 5 14 0 2 0 186
2012 147 1 3 6 13 0 5 0 175
2013 143 1 3 4 12 0 4 0 167
2014 135 3 3 4 11 1 3 0 160
2015 131 4 3 4 14 0 4 0 160
2016 129 3 1 4 13 0 5 0 155
2017 104 3 3 3 13 0 3 0 129
2018 110 1 0 7 14 0 5 0 137
2019 109 2 0 8 9 0 4 0 132
2020 113 0 0 11 7 0 2 0 133
2021 121 1 1 6 1 0 0 0 130
2022 125 0 1 5 1 0 2 0 134
2023 138 2 1 3 4 0 4 0 152

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 Newell Elementary - 02

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 221 11.0 20.0 n/a
1990 205 12.0 17.0 n/a
1991 212 10.0 21.2 n/a
1992 212 10.0 21.2 n/a
1993 221 15.1 14.6 n/a
1994 261 15.1 17.3 n/a
1995 258 15.1 17.1 n/a
1996 258 15.1 17.1 n/a
1997 239 11.8 20.3 48.1
1998 200 12.0 16.7 54
1999 172 14.5 11.9 55.2
2000 180 12.3 14.6 50.6
2001 182 13.9 13.1 53.3
2002 179 13.2 13.6 52.5
2003 179 13.2 13.6 52.5
2004 165 13.1 12.6 55.8
2005 157 13.0 12.1 48.4
2006 152 12.8 11.9 56.6
2007 151 13.7 11.0 45.7
2008 128 13.1 9.8 1.6
2009 173 13.1 13.2 55.5
2010 178 11.6 15.3 55.6
2011 186 12.1 15.3 52.2
2012 175 9.8 17.7 61.1
2013 167 8.8 18.8 46.1
2014 160 11.8 13.4 63.8
2015 160 12.0 13.3 59.4
2016 155 12.0 12.9 55.5
2017 129 9.8 13.0 51.9
2018 137 10.9 12.5 51.8
2019 132 10.9 12.0 50.8
2020 133 9.9 13.3 49.6
2021 130 9.8 13.1 47.7
2022 134 9.0 14.8 32.8
2023 152 9.0 16.8 37.5

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 Newell Elementary - 02

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 221 11.0 20.0 n/a
1990 205 12.0 17.0 n/a
1991 212 10.0 21.2 n/a
1992 212 10.0 21.2 n/a
1993 221 15.1 14.6 n/a
1994 261 15.1 17.3 n/a
1995 258 15.1 17.1 n/a
1996 258 15.1 17.1 n/a
1997 239 11.8 20.3 48.1
1998 200 12.0 16.7 54
1999 172 14.5 11.9 55.2
2000 180 12.3 14.6 50.6
2001 182 13.9 13.1 53.3
2002 179 13.2 13.6 52.5
2003 179 13.2 13.6 52.5
2004 165 13.1 12.6 55.8
2005 157 13.0 12.1 48.4
2006 152 12.8 11.9 56.6
2007 151 13.7 11.0 45.7
2008 128 13.1 9.8 1.6
2009 173 13.1 13.2 55.5
2010 178 11.6 15.3 55.6
2011 186 12.1 15.3 52.2
2012 175 9.8 17.7 61.1
2013 167 8.8 18.8 46.1
2014 160 11.8 13.4 63.8
2015 160 12.0 13.3 59.4
2016 155 12.0 12.9 55.5
2017 129 9.8 13.0 51.9
2018 137 10.9 12.5 51.8
2019 132 10.9 12.0 50.8
2020 133 9.9 13.3 49.6
2021 130 9.8 13.1 47.7
2022 134 9.0 14.8 32.8
2023 152 9.0 16.8 37.5

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 Newell Elementary - 02

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2020 $1,708 (14.7%) $9,916 (85.3%) $11,624
2021 $1,555 (13.0%) $10,373 (87.0%) $11,928
2022 $2,532 (18.0%) $11,568 (82.0%) $14,100
2023 $4,865 (37.2%) $8,211 (62.8%) $13,076

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Newell 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 201st of 206 Elementary schoolsRanks 151st of 204 Elementary schools
 23.6%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Newell Elementary - 02)11.840
 28.2%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Newell School District 09-2)11.840
 28.2%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (South Dakota)49.145.3
 3.8%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Newell Elementary - 02)23.545
 21.5%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Newell School District 09-2)23.545
 21.5%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (South Dakota)52.751.1
 1.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Newell Elementary - 02)2557.1
 32.1%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Newell School District 09-2)2557.1
 32.1%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (South Dakota)50.347.2
 3.1%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Newell Elementary - 02)29.421.1
 8.4%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Newell School District 09-2)29.421.1
 8.4%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (South Dakota)54.148.7
 5.4%
5th Grade Science (Newell Elementary - 02)17.636.8
 19.2%
   5th Grade Science (Newell School District 09-2)17.636.8
 19.2%
   5th Grade Science (South Dakota)42.139.9
 2.2%
All Grades English Language Arts (Newell Elementary - 02)22.237.7
 15.5%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Newell School District 09-2)28.432.6
 4.2%
   All Grades English Language Arts (South Dakota)53.249.7
 3.5%
All Grades Mathematics (Newell Elementary - 02)9.334
 24.7%
   All Grades Mathematics (Newell School District 09-2)13.527.5
 14%
   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 Students132152
 15.2%
African American22
American Indian94
 55.6%
Asian01
Hispanic83
 62.5%
Pacific Islander00
White109138
 26.6%
Two or More Races44
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients50.8%37.5%
 13.3%

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

Middle : Newell Middle School - 04
High : Newell High School - 01

Newell Elementary - 02 ranks 82nd of 201 South Dakota elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 152 students attended Newell Elementary - 02.

Students at Newell Elementary - 02 are 91% White, 3% American Indian, 3% Two or more races, 2% Hispanic, 1% African American.


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