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Howard Elementary - 02 ranks 32 nd of 204 South Dakota elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Howard Elementary - 02?

In the 2022-23 school year, 129 students attended Howard Elementary - 02.

What is the racial makeup of Howard Elementary - 02?

Students at Howard Elementary - 02 are 92% White, 5% Hispanic, 2% American Indian.

What schools do graduates of Howard Elementary - 02 attend?

Students who attend Howard Elementary - 02 usually go on to attend: Middle : Howard Junior High - 05 High : Howard High School - 01

Howard Elementary - 02 School in Howard SD

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Howard Elementary - 02:

SchoolDigger ranks Howard Elementary - 02 32^nd of 204 South Dakota public elementary schools. (See Howard Elementary - 02 in the ranking list.)

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Howard School District 48-3:

SchoolDigger ranks Howard School District 48-3 7^th of 126 South Dakota school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for all students at Howard Elementary - 02

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	SD State Percentile
2003	73.38	32^nd	187	82.9%
2004	75.38	22^nd	189	88.4%
2005	70.36	43^rd	194	77.8%
2006	63.43	80^th	197	59.4%
2007	52.42	126^th	194	35.1%
2008	61.67	84^th	194	56.7%
2009	57.47	97^th	196	50.5%
2010	60.92	96^th	206	53.4%
2011	73.59	38^th	205	81.5%
2012	73.68	39^th	214	81.8%
2013	78.23	22^nd	201	89.1%
2015	76.35	34^th	209	83.7%
2016	64.12	68^th	206	67.0%
2017	62.15	78^th	207	62.3%
2018	67.19	61^st	204	70.1%
2019	54.76	91^st	206	55.8%
2021	53.06	100^th	202	50.5%
2022	63.97	64^th	202	68.3%
2023	77.74	32^nd	204	84.3%

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Rank History for Female students at Howard Elementary - 02

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	SD State Percentile
2018	53.76	87^th	163	46.6%
2019	58.33	65^th	155	58.1%
2021	67.70	44^th	151	70.9%
2022	88.78	10^th	150	93.3%

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Rank History for Male students at Howard Elementary - 02

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	SD State Percentile
2018	76.25	29^th	170	82.9%
2019	55.74	68^th	160	57.5%
2021	41.23	101^st	157	35.7%
2022	37.10	102^nd	154	33.8%
2023	65.33	55^th	166	66.9%

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Rank History for White students at Howard Elementary - 02

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	SD State Percentile
2018	55.09	86^th	186	53.8%
2019	44.21	119^th	191	37.7%
2021	47.76	103^rd	185	44.3%
2022	63.89	59^th	184	67.9%
2023	75.22	36^th	185	80.5%

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Data source: test scores: South Dakota Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Data source: South Dakota Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Howard 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	261	261
1990	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	280	280
1991	0	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	280	280
1992	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	332	332
1993	284	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	284
1994	280	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	280
1995	273	0	0	0	4	n/a	n/a	0	277
1996	273	0	0	0	4	n/a	n/a	0	277
1997	253	1	0	2	4	n/a	n/a	0	260
1998	233	2	0	3	7	n/a	n/a	0	245
1999	258	0	0	2	6	n/a	n/a	0	266
2000	251	0	0	0	6	n/a	n/a	0	257
2001	246	0	0	0	2	n/a	n/a	0	248
2002	203	1	0	0	2	n/a	n/a	0	206
2003	203	1	0	0	2	n/a	n/a	0	206
2004	183	1	0	0	2	n/a	n/a	0	186
2005	180	1	0	0	1	n/a	n/a	0	182
2006	175	1	2	1	1	n/a	n/a	0	180
2007	166	1	1	5	1	n/a	n/a	0	174
2008	169	0	2	3	1	n/a	n/a	0	175
2009	195	1	1	5	3	n/a	n/a	0	205
2010	184	0	1	6	1	n/a	n/a	0	192
2011	196	3	0	3	2	0	0	0	204
2012	184	3	0	2	0	0	2	0	191
2013	184	3	0	2	0	0	2	0	191
2014	183	3	0	3	0	0	2	0	191
2015	178	3	0	5	0	0	2	0	188
2016	175	4	0	2	1	0	2	0	184
2017	180	4	0	3	0	0	0	0	187
2018	163	1	0	6	1	0	0	0	171
2019	163	1	0	8	1	0	0	0	173
2020	153	1	0	7	2	0	0	0	163
2021	143	2	0	4	2	0	1	0	152
2022	146	2	0	7	3	0	1	0	159
2023	119	0	0	7	3	0	0	0	129

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

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

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	261	16.3	16.0	n/a
1990	280	16.0	17.5	n/a
1991	280	17.0	16.4	n/a
1992	332	20.9	15.8	n/a
1993	284	17.2	16.5	n/a
1994	280	19.2	14.6	n/a
1995	277	18.5	15.0	n/a
1996	277	18.5	15.0	n/a
1997	260	18.0	14.4	27.3
1998	245	15.3	16.0	31.4
1999	266	19.0	14.0	36.8
2000	257	20.0	12.9	30.4
2001	248	20.2	12.3	33.5
2002	206	21.6	9.5	29.6
2003	206	21.6	9.5	29.6
2004	186	17.8	10.4	21.5
2005	182	16.1	11.3	34.6
2006	180	15.1	11.9	33.3
2007	174	15.4	11.3	28.7
2008	175	15.1	11.6	28.6
2009	205	16.4	12.5	37.1
2010	192	15.9	12.0	35.9
2011	204	16.8	12.1	40.7
2012	191	15.8	12.0	32.5
2013	191	15.2	12.5	38.7
2014	191	15.1	12.5	31.9
2015	188	15.0	12.5	23.4
2016	184	15.0	12.2	22.3
2017	187	15.0	12.4	27.3
2018	171	16.0	10.6	25.7
2019	173	17.0	10.1	24.9
2020	163	16.2	10.0	23.9
2021	152	15.2	9.9	18.4
2022	159	12.9	12.3	15.7
2023	129	10.5	12.2	15.5

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 Howard Elementary - 02

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	261	16.3	16.0	n/a
1990	280	16.0	17.5	n/a
1991	280	17.0	16.4	n/a
1992	332	20.9	15.8	n/a
1993	284	17.2	16.5	n/a
1994	280	19.2	14.6	n/a
1995	277	18.5	15.0	n/a
1996	277	18.5	15.0	n/a
1997	260	18.0	14.4	27.3
1998	245	15.3	16.0	31.4
1999	266	19.0	14.0	36.8
2000	257	20.0	12.9	30.4
2001	248	20.2	12.3	33.5
2002	206	21.6	9.5	29.6
2003	206	21.6	9.5	29.6
2004	186	17.8	10.4	21.5
2005	182	16.1	11.3	34.6
2006	180	15.1	11.9	33.3
2007	174	15.4	11.3	28.7
2008	175	15.1	11.6	28.6
2009	205	16.4	12.5	37.1
2010	192	15.9	12.0	35.9
2011	204	16.8	12.1	40.7
2012	191	15.8	12.0	32.5
2013	191	15.2	12.5	38.7
2014	191	15.1	12.5	31.9
2015	188	15.0	12.5	23.4
2016	184	15.0	12.2	22.3
2017	187	15.0	12.4	27.3
2018	171	16.0	10.6	25.7
2019	173	17.0	10.1	24.9
2020	163	16.2	10.0	23.9
2021	152	15.2	9.9	18.4
2022	159	12.9	12.3	15.7
2023	129	10.5	12.2	15.5

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.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Howard Elementary - 02

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2020	$902 (7.4%)	$11,304 (92.6%)	$12,206
2021	$1,392 (11.0%)	$11,307 (89.0%)	$12,699

Data source: South Dakota Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Howard Elementary - 02

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 91^st of 206 Elementary schools	Ranks 32^nd of 204 Elementary schools	28.5%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Howard Elementary - 02)	60	83.3	23.3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Howard School District 48-3)	65.5	71.4	5.9%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (South Dakota)	49.1	45.3	3.8%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Howard Elementary - 02)	40	91.7	51.7%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Howard School District 48-3)	48.3	78.6	30.3%
3rd Grade Mathematics (South Dakota)	52.7	51.1	1.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Howard Elementary - 02)	66.7	62.5	4.2%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Howard School District 48-3)	65.6	59.3	6.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (South Dakota)	50.3	47.2	3.1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Howard Elementary - 02)	74.1	62.5	11.6%
4th Grade Mathematics (Howard School District 48-3)	68.8	59.3	9.5%
4th Grade Mathematics (South Dakota)	49	47.7	1.2%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Howard Elementary - 02)	64	66.7	2.7%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Howard School District 48-3)	67.9	60	7.9%
5th Grade English Language Arts (South Dakota)	54.1	48.7	5.4%
5th Grade Mathematics (Howard Elementary - 02)	32	47.6	15.6%
5th Grade Mathematics (Howard School District 48-3)	39.3	44	4.7%
5th Grade Mathematics (South Dakota)	40.5	39.4	1.2%
5th Grade Science (Howard Elementary - 02)	44	47.6	3.6%
5th Grade Science (Howard School District 48-3)	46.4	44	2.4%
5th Grade Science (South Dakota)	42.1	39.9	2.2%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Howard Elementary - 02)	62.1	41.7	20.4%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Howard School District 48-3)	62.5	50	12.5%
6th Grade English Language Arts (South Dakota)	50.8	46.7	4.2%
6th Grade Mathematics (Howard Elementary - 02)	27.6	41.7	14.1%
6th Grade Mathematics (Howard School District 48-3)	34.4	50	15.6%
6th Grade Mathematics (South Dakota)	41.3	39.1	2.2%
All Grades English Language Arts (Howard Elementary - 02)	63.2	68.4	5.2%
All Grades English Language Arts (Howard School District 48-3)	63.7	62.7	1%
All Grades English Language Arts (South Dakota)	53.2	49.7	3.5%
All Grades Mathematics (Howard Elementary - 02)	43.4	63.2	19.8%
All Grades Mathematics (Howard School District 48-3)	48.6	62.2	13.6%
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	173	129	25.4%
African American	1	0	100%
American Indian	1	3	200%
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	8	7	12.5%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	163	119	27%
Two or More Races	0	0
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	24.9%	15.5%	9.4%

School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2023)				Ranking (2022)				Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts (2023)				Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics (2023)				Smarter Balanced Assessments Science (2023)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2021)
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 (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	SchoolDigger Rating (2023)	Average Standard Score (2022)	Statewide Rank (2022)	State Percentile (2022)	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 All Grades	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 3rd Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 4th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 5th 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
Howard Elementary - 02	Public	K-5	201 N Minnie St	Howard	57349	Miner County	Howard School District 48-3	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(605) 772-4443	129	11	12.2	15.5%	119 (92.2%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (5.4%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (2.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	77.7	32^nd of 204 public elementary schools	84.3%		64	64^th of 202 public elementary schools	68.3%	32	83.3	62.5	66.7	68.4	91.7	62.5	47.6	63.2	47.6	$12,699	$1,392	$11,307
Shannon Colony Elementary - 08	Public	K-8	43945 235th St.	Winfred	57076	Miner County	Howard School District 48-3	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(605) 772-4443	33	2	16.0	9.1%	33 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)				52.4				52.4		$11,765	$634	$11,131
Graceville Colony - 07	Public	K-8	23843 - 446A Ave	Winfred	57076	Lake County	Chester Area School District 39-1	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(605) 256-2267	15	2	7.5	20.0%	15 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)										$11,769	$409	$11,361
Oldham-Ramona Elementary - 02	Public	PK, KG-6	220 W 2nd St	Ramona	57054	Lake County	Oldham - Ramona School District 39-5	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(605) 482-8244	66	9	7.1	19.7%	59 (89.4%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (9.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.5%)								(n/a)	45.5			46.9	81.8			68.8		$16,042	$1,112	$14,930

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