Parkston Elementary - 02

Summary:

Parkston Elementary - 02 is a high-performing public elementary school serving grades PK-5 in the Parkston School District 33-3 in Parkston, South Dakota. With 280 students, the school has consistently ranked among the top elementary schools in the state, reaching as high as 16th out of 206 schools in the 2018-2019 school year.

Parkston Elementary - 02 stands out for its exceptional academic performance, consistently outperforming the state and district averages in Smarter Balanced Assessments for English Language Arts and Mathematics. In the 2023-2024 school year, the school had 57.55% of students proficient or better in ELA and 63.21% in Math, compared to the state averages of 50.04% and 42.95% respectively. The school also performs well across different student subgroups, ranking 52nd out of 161 SD elementary schools for male students and 61st out of 165 for female students in ELA. Additionally, the school is highly effective in serving students from low socioeconomic backgrounds, ranking 4th out of 121 SD elementary schools in this category in the 2018-2019 school year.

Interestingly, Parkston Elementary - 02 significantly outperforms the nearby Old Elm Spring Colony Elementary - 03 and New Elm Spring Colony Elementary - 08 in academic achievement, with proficiency rates that are over 30 percentage points higher in both ELA and Math. While the school's performance remains strong, its statewide ranking has declined from a high of 16th in 2018-2019 to 64th in 2023-2024, potentially due to improvements at other schools in the state or changes in the school's own student population and demographics. The higher spending per student at Parkston Elementary - 02 compared to the state average may also be contributing to the school's strong academic outcomes.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 102C S Chapman Dr
       Parkston, SD  57366


(605) 928-3368

District: Parkston School District 33-3

SchoolDigger Rank:
64th of 201 South Dakota Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $11,471 Help


Students who attend Parkston Elementary - 02 usually attend:

Middle:    Parkston Middle School - 05
High:    Parkston High School - 01

Student/teacher ratio:  13.6 Help
Number of students:  280

Racial breakdown:

White:
92.1%
Two or more races:
3.6%
American Indian:
1.8%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  23.6% Help


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Compare Details Parkston Elementary - 02 ranks better than 68.2% of elementary schools in South Dakota. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 64.09. (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 Parkston Elementary - 02 is $11,471, which is the highest among 3 elementary schools in the Parkston School District 33-3!
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Parkston Elementary - 02:

SchoolDigger ranks Parkston Elementary - 02 64th of 201 South Dakota public elementary schools. (See Parkston Elementary - 02 in the ranking list.)

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Rank History for Parkston Elementary - 02

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Rank History for all students at Parkston Elementary - 02

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools SD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 75.21 21st 187 88.8%
2004 69.28 48th 189 74.6%
2005 65.32 71st 194 63.4%
2006 68.49 57th 197 71.1%
2007 75.36 20th 194 89.7%
2008 74.01 29th 194 85.1%
2009 78.24 18th 196 90.8%
2010 77.71 29th 206 85.9%
2011 66.56 68th 205 66.8%
2012 68.68 62nd 214 71.0%
2013 71.63 44th 201 78.1%
2015 75.90 35th 209 83.3%
2016 81.26 17th 206 91.7%
2017 83.51 18th 207 91.3%
2018 80.25 21st 204 89.7%
2019 83.75 16th 206 92.2%
2021 76.18 32nd 202 84.2%
2022 63.04 68th 202 66.3%
2023 63.73 77th 204 62.3%
2024 64.09 64th 201 68.2%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Parkston Elementary - 02

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools SD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 95.27 4th 121 96.7%
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Rank History for Female students at Parkston Elementary - 02

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools SD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 77.00 23rd 163 85.9%
2019 86.05 10th 155 93.5%
2021 68.78 42nd 151 72.2%
2022 60.34 57th 150 62.0%
2023 57.39 64th 154 58.4%
2024 62.02 61st 165 63.0%
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Rank History for Male students at Parkston Elementary - 02

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools SD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 82.35 15th 170 91.2%
2019 88.12 10th 160 93.8%
2021 77.34 26th 157 83.4%
2022 57.43 67th 154 56.5%
2023 63.26 59th 166 64.5%
2024 65.52 52nd 161 67.7%
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Rank History for White students at Parkston Elementary - 02

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools SD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 75.60 28th 186 84.9%
2019 80.50 20th 191 89.5%
2021 75.10 33rd 185 82.2%
2022 58.87 66th 184 64.1%
2023 59.45 75th 185 59.5%
2024 62.41 62nd 184 66.3%
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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.

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Enrollment information for Parkston 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 199 199
1990 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 214 214
1991 0 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 360 360
1992 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 360 360
1993 358 0 1 0 2 n/a n/a 0 361
1994 357 0 2 1 3 n/a n/a 0 363
1995 345 0 0 1 2 n/a n/a 0 348
1996 345 0 0 1 2 n/a n/a 0 348
1997 324 0 4 4 0 n/a n/a 0 332
1998 313 1 4 4 0 n/a n/a 0 322
1999 321 0 3 5 0 n/a n/a 0 329
2000 321 0 3 3 1 n/a n/a 0 328
2001 320 0 2 2 2 n/a n/a 0 326
2002 334 2 2 1 1 n/a n/a 0 340
2003 334 2 2 1 1 n/a n/a 0 340
2004 338 3 1 1 1 n/a n/a 0 344
2005 334 4 1 1 1 n/a n/a 0 341
2006 319 3 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 324
2007 293 2 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 296
2008 265 2 0 0 1 n/a n/a 0 268
2009 257 3 1 2 1 n/a n/a 0 264
2010 294 5 2 1 1 n/a n/a 0 303
2011 271 4 0 2 0 1 3 0 281
2012 268 3 0 1 0 1 3 0 276
2013 264 3 0 4 0 0 3 0 274
2014 271 3 0 3 2 0 3 0 282
2015 257 2 0 3 1 0 3 0 266
2016 269 2 0 3 2 0 3 0 279
2017 262 1 2 8 4 0 8 0 285
2018 245 0 2 8 2 0 8 0 265
2019 254 0 1 11 1 0 6 0 273
2020 268 0 2 5 2 0 6 0 283
2021 276 0 2 4 6 0 8 0 296
2022 263 2 2 2 5 1 7 0 282
2023 258 4 2 0 5 1 10 0 280

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

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

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

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 199 12.5 15.9 n/a
1990 214 20.5 10.4 n/a
1991 360 26.5 13.5 n/a
1992 360 26.5 13.5 n/a
1993 361 23.6 15.3 n/a
1994 363 25.9 14.0 n/a
1995 348 22.8 15.3 n/a
1996 348 22.8 15.3 n/a
1997 332 23.9 13.9 22.6
1998 322 23.5 13.7 36.6
1999 329 25.1 13.1 36.2
2000 328 22.8 14.4 38.4
2001 326 24.8 13.1 32.2
2002 340 24.6 13.8 28.2
2003 340 24.6 13.8 28.2
2004 344 21.9 15.7 28.2
2005 341 22.5 15.2 22.3
2006 324 22.7 14.3 21.9
2007 296 22.7 13.0 22
2008 268 23.7 11.3 23.9
2009 264 23.8 11.1 20.8
2010 303 23.2 13.0 24.4
2011 281 23.0 12.2 20.6
2012 276 20.0 13.8 25
2013 274 20.0 13.7 23.4
2014 282 19.9 14.1 25.5
2015 266 20.0 13.3 22.9
2016 279 21.0 13.2 29
2017 285 20.5 13.8 28.8
2018 265 19.5 13.5 26.4
2019 273 20.4 13.3 28.9
2020 283 20.5 13.7 26.9
2021 296 22.4 13.1 23.3
2022 282 21.5 13.0 19.1
2023 280 20.5 13.6 23.6

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 Parkston Elementary - 02

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 199 12.5 15.9 n/a
1990 214 20.5 10.4 n/a
1991 360 26.5 13.5 n/a
1992 360 26.5 13.5 n/a
1993 361 23.6 15.3 n/a
1994 363 25.9 14.0 n/a
1995 348 22.8 15.3 n/a
1996 348 22.8 15.3 n/a
1997 332 23.9 13.9 22.6
1998 322 23.5 13.7 36.6
1999 329 25.1 13.1 36.2
2000 328 22.8 14.4 38.4
2001 326 24.8 13.1 32.2
2002 340 24.6 13.8 28.2
2003 340 24.6 13.8 28.2
2004 344 21.9 15.7 28.2
2005 341 22.5 15.2 22.3
2006 324 22.7 14.3 21.9
2007 296 22.7 13.0 22
2008 268 23.7 11.3 23.9
2009 264 23.8 11.1 20.8
2010 303 23.2 13.0 24.4
2011 281 23.0 12.2 20.6
2012 276 20.0 13.8 25
2013 274 20.0 13.7 23.4
2014 282 19.9 14.1 25.5
2015 266 20.0 13.3 22.9
2016 279 21.0 13.2 29
2017 285 20.5 13.8 28.8
2018 265 19.5 13.5 26.4
2019 273 20.4 13.3 28.9
2020 283 20.5 13.7 26.9
2021 296 22.4 13.1 23.3
2022 282 21.5 13.0 19.1
2023 280 20.5 13.6 23.6

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 Parkston Elementary - 02

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2020 $848 (8.9%) $8,710 (91.1%) $9,558
2021 $1,133 (10.5%) $9,624 (89.5%) $10,756
2022 $1,383 (11.9%) $10,260 (88.1%) $11,644
2023 $1,857 (16.2%) $9,613 (83.8%) $11,471

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Parkston Elementary - 02

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 16th of 206 Elementary schoolsRanks 77th of 204 Elementary schools
 30%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Parkston Elementary - 02)75.966.7
 9.2%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Parkston School District 33-3)63.260.5
 2.6%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (South Dakota)49.145.3
 3.8%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Parkston Elementary - 02)86.270
 16.2%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Parkston School District 33-3)73.763.2
 10.5%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (South Dakota)52.751.1
 1.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Parkston Elementary - 02)65.940.6
 25.3%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Parkston School District 33-3)67.439.5
 27.9%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (South Dakota)50.347.2
 3.1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Parkston Elementary - 02)72.753.1
 19.6%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Parkston School District 33-3)73.947.4
 26.5%
   4th Grade Mathematics (South Dakota)4947.7
 1.2%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Parkston Elementary - 02)61.150
 11.1%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Parkston School District 33-3)69.648.6
 21%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (South Dakota)54.148.7
 5.4%
5th Grade Mathematics (Parkston Elementary - 02)61.156.7
 4.4%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Parkston School District 33-3)60.948.6
 12.3%
   5th Grade Mathematics (South Dakota)40.539.4
 1.2%
5th Grade Science (Parkston Elementary - 02)44.446.7
 2.2%
   5th Grade Science (Parkston School District 33-3)34.842.9
 8.1%
   5th Grade Science (South Dakota)42.139.9
 2.2%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Parkston Elementary - 02)76.378.3
 1.9%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Parkston School District 33-3)71.465.6
 5.8%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (South Dakota)50.846.7
 4.2%
6th Grade Mathematics (Parkston Elementary - 02)65.860.9
 4.9%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Parkston School District 33-3)61.953.1
 8.8%
   6th Grade Mathematics (South Dakota)41.339.1
 2.2%
All Grades English Language Arts (Parkston Elementary - 02)70.552.2
 18.4%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Parkston School District 33-3)65.955
 10.9%
   All Grades English Language Arts (South Dakota)53.249.7
 3.5%
All Grades Mathematics (Parkston Elementary - 02)72.159.8
 12.3%
   All Grades Mathematics (Parkston School District 33-3)57.151.2
 6%
   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 Students273280
 2.6%
African American04
American Indian15
 400%
Asian12
 100%
Hispanic110
 100%
Pacific Islander01
White254258
 1.6%
Two or More Races610
 66.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients28.9%23.6%
 5.4%


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

Middle : Parkston Middle School - 05
High : Parkston High School - 01

Students at Parkston Elementary - 02 are 92% White, 4% Two or more races, 2% American Indian, 1% African American.

In the 2022-23 school year, 280 students attended Parkston Elementary - 02.

Parkston Elementary - 02 ranks 64th of 201 South Dakota elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.


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