Summary:
The Jones County School District 37-3 in South Dakota has one elementary school, Jones County Elementary - 02, which serves grades K-4 and has a total enrollment of 78 students.
Jones County Elementary - 02 appears to be a standout school within the district and the state of South Dakota. The school has consistently ranked in the top 15-66 elementary schools in South Dakota over the past three school years, with a 5-star rating in the most recent two years. Its proficiency rates in both English Language Arts and Mathematics for all grades, as well as for 3rd and 4th grades specifically, are significantly higher than the district and state averages. Additionally, the school's spending per student of $13,611 is higher than the state average, and it has a low student-teacher ratio of 10.4, which likely contributes to its strong academic performance.
Despite having a relatively high free/reduced lunch rate of 56.41%, indicating a significant population of economically disadvantaged students, Jones County Elementary - 02 is still able to achieve exceptional academic outcomes, suggesting effective strategies for supporting students from diverse backgrounds. However, the school's chronic absenteeism rate of 20.2% in the 2024-2025 school year is an area that could be further investigated and addressed, as high absenteeism can negatively impact student learning and achievement.
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