Is Jolley Elementary - 04 a good school?

Jolley Elementary - 04 ranks 137 th of 201 South Dakota elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Jolley Elementary - 04?

In the 2023-24 school year, 383 students attended Jolley Elementary - 04.

What is the racial makeup of Jolley Elementary - 04?

Students at Jolley Elementary - 04 are 74% White, 8% American Indian, 8% Two or more races, 6% Hispanic, 2% African American, 1% Asian.

What schools do graduates of Jolley Elementary - 04 attend?

Students who attend Jolley Elementary - 04 usually go on to attend: Middle : Vermillion Middle School - 02 High : Vermillion High School - 01

Jolley Elementary - 04

Summary:

Jolley Elementary - 04 is a public elementary school located in Vermillion, South Dakota, serving grades 2-5 with a total enrollment of 407 students. While the school was once highly ranked, it has seen a decline in its statewide ranking and rating in recent years, dropping from 37th out of 209 schools in 2014-2015 to 137th out of 201 schools in the most recent 2023-2024 school year. Its SchoolDigger rating has also decreased from 4 stars to 2 stars during this time period.

Jolley Elementary - 04 has struggled with lower test scores and higher chronic absenteeism rates compared to the district and state averages. In the 2023-2024 school year, the school's proficiency rate in English Language Arts was 45.49%, compared to the district's 54.43% and the state's 50.04%. Similarly, in Mathematics, the school's proficiency rate was 38.99%, compared to the district's 40.06% and the state's 42.95%. Additionally, Jolley Elementary - 04 has experienced high rates of chronic absenteeism, ranging from 13.6% in the 2023-2024 school year to 20.0% in the 2021-2022 school year, which is significantly higher than the state average.

When compared to nearby schools, Jolley Elementary - 04 lags behind in several areas. For example, Elk Point-Jefferson Elementary - 02 has a lower chronic absenteeism rate of 6.8% and higher proficiency rates in both English Language Arts and Mathematics compared to Jolley Elementary - 04. Similarly, Irene-Wakonda Elementary - 02 and Gayville-Volin Elementary - 02 have lower chronic absenteeism rates and generally higher test scores than Jolley Elementary - 04.

Detail:

Public 2-5

224 S University
Vermillion, SD 57069

(605) 677-7015

District: Vermillion School District 13-1

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

Per Pupil Expenditures: $10,066

Students who attend Jolley Elementary - 04 usually attend:

Middle:	Vermillion Middle School - 02
High:	Vermillion High School - 01

Student/teacher ratio: 14.0

Number of students: 383

Racial breakdown:

White:

74.4%

American Indian:

8.4%

Two or more races:

8.4%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 34.2%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Jolley Elementary - 04 ranks worse than 68.2% of elementary schools in South Dakota. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 36.64. (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 (74.4%), American Indian (8.4%), two or more races (8.4%). (See more...)

Compare Details 34.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Jolley Elementary - 04 is 14. (See more...)

Compare Jolley Elementary - 04 employs 27.3 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Jolley Elementary - 04 is $10,066.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Jolley Elementary - 04:

SchoolDigger ranks Jolley Elementary - 04 137^th of 201 South Dakota public elementary schools. (See Jolley Elementary - 04 in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Special Education students:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

Female students:

Male students:

White students:

Vermillion School District 13-1:

SchoolDigger ranks Vermillion School District 13-1 64^th of 126 South Dakota school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Jolley Elementary - 04

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Rank History for all students at Jolley Elementary - 04

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	SD State Percentile
2003	35.67	151^st	187	19.3%
2004	32.91	153^rd	189	19.0%
2005	49.55	131^st	194	32.5%
2006	53.27	128^th	197	35.0%
2007	67.01	59^th	194	69.6%
2008	63.46	77^th	194	60.3%
2009	56.78	101^st	196	48.5%
2010	55.30	113^th	206	45.1%
2011	47.33	137^th	205	33.2%
2012	55.07	127^th	214	40.7%
2013	56.79	103^rd	201	48.8%
2015	75.78	37^th	209	82.3%
2016	61.22	80^th	206	61.2%
2017	58.37	90^th	207	56.5%
2018	61.32	80^th	204	60.8%
2019	55.31	87^th	206	57.8%
2021	40.69	127^th	202	37.1%
2022	44.82	118^th	202	41.6%
2023	32.54	146^th	204	28.4%
2024	36.64	137^th	201	31.8%

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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Jolley Elementary - 04

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	SD State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	86.27	1^st	12	91.7%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Jolley Elementary - 04

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	SD State Percentile
2018	90.44	2^nd	62	96.8%
2022	47.12	33^rd	61	45.9%
2023	46.43	35^th	72	51.4%
2024	50.89	26^th	72	63.9%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Jolley Elementary - 04

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	SD State Percentile
2018	57.22	44^th	121	63.6%
2019	52.31	54^th	121	55.4%
2021	28.94	82^nd	106	22.6%
2022	31.33	63^rd	80	21.3%
2023	16.97	103^rd	112	8.0%
2024	28.96	84^th	110	23.6%

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Rank History for Female students at Jolley Elementary - 04

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	SD State Percentile
2018	49.64	94^th	163	42.3%
2019	42.62	95^th	155	38.7%
2021	33.65	111^th	151	26.5%
2022	44.66	91^st	150	39.3%
2023	26.07	126^th	154	18.2%
2024	35.01	118^th	165	28.5%

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Rank History for Male students at Jolley Elementary - 04

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	SD State Percentile
2018	73.06	37^th	170	78.2%
2019	69.26	42^nd	160	73.8%
2021	49.94	86^th	157	45.2%
2022	48.49	81^st	154	47.4%
2023	40.72	98^th	166	41.0%
2024	42.56	92^nd	161	42.9%

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Rank History for Native American students at Jolley Elementary - 04

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	SD State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	92.21	1^st	35	97.1%

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Rank History for White students at Jolley Elementary - 04

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	SD State Percentile
2018	55.78	84^th	186	54.8%
2019	51.83	88^th	191	53.9%
2021	41.89	119^th	185	35.7%
2022	45.81	106^th	184	42.4%
2023	33.59	137^th	185	25.9%
2024	37.70	129^th	184	29.9%

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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 Jolley Elementary - 04

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1994	282	1	10	0	25	n/a	n/a	318
1995	237	1	9	0	26	n/a	n/a	273
1996	237	1	9	0	26	n/a	n/a	273
1997	232	3	8	1	32	n/a	n/a	276
1998	243	4	8	3	32	n/a	n/a	290
1999	224	5	6	2	24	n/a	n/a	261
2000	240	8	3	4	29	n/a	n/a	284
2001	261	9	5	1	36	n/a	n/a	312
2002	251	4	10	2	30	n/a	n/a	297
2003	251	4	10	2	30	n/a	n/a	297
2004	253	9	8	4	31	n/a	n/a	305
2005	239	15	9	5	33	n/a	n/a	301
2006	238	12	6	6	29	n/a	n/a	291
2007	228	9	7	2	24	n/a	n/a	270
2008	296	22	10	9	29	n/a	n/a	366
2009	302	21	10	12	39	n/a	n/a	384
2010	290	21	7	16	46	n/a	n/a	380
2011	292	20	4	12	45	2	1	376
2012	280	14	8	11	43	0	4	360
2013	261	9	8	16	39	0	5	338
2014	256	7	11	14	39	0	13	340
2015	258	8	8	16	41	0	12	343
2016	271	9	3	14	35	0	28	360
2017	265	6	7	15	34	1	25	353
2018	257	5	7	12	39	3	25	348
2019	267	10	9	13	28	0	28	355
2020	270	9	5	8	40	0	22	354
2021	263	8	7	12	33	0	22	345
2022	295	9	7	18	35	0	24	388
2023	300	13	4	19	44	0	27	407
2024	285	6	5	23	32	0	32	383

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 Jolley Elementary - 04

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1994	318	10.0	31.8	n/a
1995	273	15.6	17.5	n/a
1996	273	15.6	17.5	n/a
1997	276	14.7	18.8	29.7
1998	290	12.0	24.2	43.8
1999	261	14.4	18.1	40.6
2000	284	17.9	15.9	31.3
2001	312	19.3	16.2	38.1
2002	297	20.6	14.4	39.4
2003	297	20.6	14.4	39.4
2004	305	21.3	14.3	29.5
2005	301	18.6	16.2	0.7
2006	291	19.4	15.0	34.7
2007	270	17.2	15.7	35.9
2008	366	24.6	14.9	39.6
2009	384	25.3	15.2	38
2010	380	26.7	14.2	40.5
2011	376	25.8	14.5	39.9
2012	360	24.4	14.7	41.4
2013	338	23.0	14.6	43.5
2014	340	23.3	14.5	48.2
2015	343	23.0	14.9	46.9
2016	360	24.0	15.0	42.8
2017	353	23.3	15.1	41.1
2018	348	22.3	15.5	39.4
2019	355	23.0	15.4	35.2
2020	354	22.3	15.8	37.6
2021	345	22.5	15.3	31.3
2022	388	24.3	15.9	26.5
2023	407	26.6	15.2	35.4
2024	383	27.3	14.0	34.2

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 Jolley Elementary - 04

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1994	318	10.0	31.8	n/a
1995	273	15.6	17.5	n/a
1996	273	15.6	17.5	n/a
1997	276	14.7	18.8	29.7
1998	290	12.0	24.2	43.8
1999	261	14.4	18.1	40.6
2000	284	17.9	15.9	31.3
2001	312	19.3	16.2	38.1
2002	297	20.6	14.4	39.4
2003	297	20.6	14.4	39.4
2004	305	21.3	14.3	29.5
2005	301	18.6	16.2	0.7
2006	291	19.4	15.0	34.7
2007	270	17.2	15.7	35.9
2008	366	24.6	14.9	39.6
2009	384	25.3	15.2	38
2010	380	26.7	14.2	40.5
2011	376	25.8	14.5	39.9
2012	360	24.4	14.7	41.4
2013	338	23.0	14.6	43.5
2014	340	23.3	14.5	48.2
2015	343	23.0	14.9	46.9
2016	360	24.0	15.0	42.8
2017	353	23.3	15.1	41.1
2018	348	22.3	15.5	39.4
2019	355	23.0	15.4	35.2
2020	354	22.3	15.8	37.6
2021	345	22.5	15.3	31.3
2022	388	24.3	15.9	26.5
2023	407	26.6	15.2	35.4
2024	383	27.3	14.0	34.2

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 Jolley Elementary - 04

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2020	$961 (11.4%)	$7,465 (88.6%)	$8,426
2021	$1,031 (11.5%)	$7,967 (88.5%)	$8,998
2022	$1,066 (11.8%)	$7,965 (88.2%)	$9,032
2023	$2,087 (20.7%)	$7,979 (79.3%)	$10,066

Data source: South Dakota Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Jolley Elementary - 04

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 87^th of 206 Elementary schools	Ranks 146^th of 204 Elementary schools	29.3%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Jolley Elementary - 04)	59.4	43.3	16.1%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Vermillion School District 13-1)	59.4	43.3	16.1%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (South Dakota)	49.1	45.3	3.8%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Jolley Elementary - 04)	52.2	42.2	9.9%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Vermillion School District 13-1)	52.2	42.2	9.9%
3rd Grade Mathematics (South Dakota)	52.7	51.1	1.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Jolley Elementary - 04)	53.3	39.4	14%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Vermillion School District 13-1)	53.3	39.4	14%
4th Grade English Language Arts (South Dakota)	50.3	47.2	3.1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Jolley Elementary - 04)	48.9	41.4	7.5%
4th Grade Mathematics (Vermillion School District 13-1)	48.9	41.4	7.5%
4th Grade Mathematics (South Dakota)	49	47.7	1.2%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Jolley Elementary - 04)	58.8	40.6	18.2%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Vermillion School District 13-1)	58.8	40.6	18.2%
5th Grade English Language Arts (South Dakota)	54.1	48.7	5.4%
5th Grade Mathematics (Jolley Elementary - 04)	42.3	32.1	10.2%
5th Grade Mathematics (Vermillion School District 13-1)	42.3	32.1	10.2%
5th Grade Mathematics (South Dakota)	40.5	39.4	1.2%
5th Grade Science (Jolley Elementary - 04)	54.6	32.1	22.6%
5th Grade Science (Vermillion School District 13-1)	54.6	32.1	22.6%
5th Grade Science (South Dakota)	42.1	39.9	2.2%
All Grades English Language Arts (Jolley Elementary - 04)	57	41	16%
All Grades English Language Arts (Vermillion School District 13-1)	68.1	53	15.1%
All Grades English Language Arts (South Dakota)	53.2	49.7	3.5%
All Grades Mathematics (Jolley Elementary - 04)	47.3	38.3	9%
All Grades Mathematics (Vermillion School District 13-1)	51.3	40.4	10.9%
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	355	407	14.6%
African American	10	13	30%
American Indian	28	44	57.1%
Asian	9	4	55.6%
Hispanic	13	19	46.2%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	267	300	12.4%
Two or More Races	28	27	3.6%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	35.2%	35.4%	0.2%

Schools Near Jolley Elementary - 04

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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 6th 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 6th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics All Grades	Smarter Balanced Assessments Science 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Jolley Elementary - 04	Public	2-5	224 S University	Vermillion	57069	Clay County	Vermillion School District 13-1	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(605) 677-7015	383	27	14.0	34.2%	285 (74.4%)	6 (1.6%)	23 (6.0%)	5 (1.3%)	32 (8.4%)	0 (0.0%)	32 (8.4%)	36.6	137^th of 201 public elementary schools	31.8%		32.5	146^th of 204 public elementary schools	28.4%	9	40.2	46.0	50.5		45.5	38.2	49.4	30.1		39.0	36.6	$10,066	$2,087	$7,979
Austin Elementary - 03	Public	PK, KG-1	300 High St	Vermillion	57069	Clay County	Vermillion School District 13-1	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(605) 677-7010	277	20	13.6	33.6%	191 (69.0%)	6 (2.2%)	27 (9.7%)	5 (1.8%)	25 (9.0%)	1 (0.4%)	22 (7.9%)								(n/a)												$11,580	$2,134	$9,446
Elk Point-Jefferson Elementary - 02	Public	K-5	500 S Franklin St	Elk Point	57025	Union County	Elk Point-Jefferson School District 61-7	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(605) 356-5801	333	26	12.8	19.5%	299 (89.8%)	3 (0.9%)	18 (5.4%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (3.6%)	37.8	136^th of 201 public elementary schools	32.3%		47.5	107^th of 204 public elementary schools	47.5%	29	27.7	47.4	43.6		40.3	42.6	56.1	36.4		45.3	36.4	$10,668	$430	$10,238
Gayville-Volin Elementary - 02	Public	PK, KG-5	100 Kingsbury St	Gayville	57031	Yankton County	Gayville-Volin School District 63-1	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(605) 267-4476	142	10	13.5	35.2%	126 (88.7%)	2 (1.4%)	8 (5.6%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (2.8%)	19.3	172^nd of 201 public elementary schools	14.4%		27.9	160^th of 204 public elementary schools	21.6%	12	35.0	35.0	37.5		35.7	45.0	25.0	25.0		32.2	18.8	$11,940	$1,460	$10,480
Irene - Wakonda Elementary - 02	Public	PK, KG-6	202 Nebraska St	Wakonda	57073	Clay County	Irene - Wakonda School District 13-3	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(605) 267-2644	161	13	12.2	32.3%	145 (90.1%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (2.5%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.9%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (5.6%)	26.2	161^st of 201 public elementary schools	19.9%		43	121^st of 204 public elementary schools	40.7%	40	30.0	29.4	42.9	44.0	37.4	40.0	47.1	23.8	36.0	36.1	23.8	$14,317	$651	$13,666

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