McCook Central Elementary - 02

Summary:

McCook Central Elementary - 02 is a public elementary school serving grades PK-4 in Salem, South Dakota, with 184 students. The school faces several challenges, including high chronic absenteeism rates, underperforming test scores, and a higher proportion of economically disadvantaged students compared to nearby schools.

Despite relatively high per-student spending, McCook Central Elementary - 02 has seen its performance decline over time, dropping from a 3-star to a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school's proficiency rates on Smarter Balanced Assessments have been in the 30-50% range, lower than the state averages of around 50% proficiency. In comparison, West Central Humboldt Elementary - 02 and Bridgewater-Emery Elementary - 02 have significantly higher test scores, lower chronic absenteeism rates, and lower free/reduced lunch rates.

The school's performance for specific student subgroups, such as female and male students, has been mixed, with male students performing better than female students in recent years. However, both subgroups have generally underperformed compared to state averages. Addressing these challenges, including the high chronic absenteeism and low academic outcomes, will be crucial for improving the educational experience for students at McCook Central Elementary - 02, which is part of the McCook Central School District 43-7.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-4

 200 E Essex
       Salem, SD  57058


(605) 425-2264

District: McCook Central School District 43-7

SchoolDigger Rank:
119th of 201 South Dakota Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $8,898 Help


Students who attend McCook Central Elementary - 02 usually attend:

Middle:    McCook Central Middle School - 03
High:    McCook Central High School - 01

Student/teacher ratio:  14.5 Help
Number of students:  184

Racial breakdown:

White:
90.8%
Hispanic:
4.9%
Two or more races:
3.8%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  21.2% Help


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Compare Details McCook Central Elementary - 02 ranks worse 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 45.44. (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 McCook Central Elementary - 02 is $8,898.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

McCook Central Elementary - 02:

SchoolDigger ranks McCook Central Elementary - 02 119th of 201 South Dakota public elementary schools. (See McCook Central Elementary - 02 in the ranking list.)

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McCook Central School District 43-7:

SchoolDigger ranks McCook Central School District 43-7 100th of 126 South Dakota school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for McCook Central Elementary - 02

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Rank History for all students at McCook Central Elementary - 02

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools SD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 60.28 74th 187 60.4%
2004 65.88 67th 189 64.6%
2005 69.53 51st 194 73.7%
2006 71.97 38th 197 80.7%
2007 64.08 71st 194 63.4%
2008 54.93 117th 194 39.7%
2009 56.93 99th 196 49.5%
2010 70.64 52nd 206 74.8%
2011 57.01 107th 205 47.8%
2012 50.04 139th 214 35.0%
2013 58.93 94th 201 53.2%
2015 34.58 161st 209 23.0%
2016 44.57 132nd 206 35.9%
2017 30.47 162nd 207 21.7%
2018 37.11 145th 204 28.9%
2019 41.31 130th 206 36.9%
2021 5.50 197th 202 2.5%
2022 15.14 182nd 202 9.9%
2023 44.90 113th 204 44.6%
2024 45.44 119th 201 40.8%
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Rank History for Female students at McCook Central Elementary - 02

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools SD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 17.15 138th 154 10.4%
2024 45.56 96th 165 41.8%
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Rank History for Male students at McCook Central Elementary - 02

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools SD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 31.78 132nd 170 22.4%
2019 36.15 113th 160 29.4%
2021 8.21 151st 157 3.8%
2022 23.65 126th 154 18.2%
2023 68.69 49th 166 70.5%
2024 48.16 86th 161 46.6%
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Rank History for White students at McCook Central Elementary - 02

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools SD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 23.58 161st 186 13.4%
2019 33.93 145th 191 24.1%
2021 3.38 184th 185 0.5%
2022 10.36 177th 184 3.8%
2023 35.68 130th 185 29.7%
2024 41.44 120th 184 34.8%
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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.

McCook Central Elementary - 02 Test Scores
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Data source: South Dakota Department of Education

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Enrollment information for McCook Central Elementary - 02

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1994 124 0 2 0 3 n/a n/a 0 129
1995 149 1 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 151
1996 149 1 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 151
1997 163 1 2 0 1 n/a n/a 0 167
1998 158 1 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 161
1999 169 1 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 172
2000 155 1 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 158
2001 155 0 2 0 4 n/a n/a 0 161
2002 149 1 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 152
2003 149 1 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 152
2004 163 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 163
2005 144 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 144
2006 116 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 116
2007 120 0 0 4 0 n/a n/a 0 124
2008 128 1 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 132
2009 129 2 0 3 3 n/a n/a 0 137
2010 124 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 125
2011 147 0 0 0 1 0 1 0 149
2012 161 0 0 2 0 0 2 0 165
2013 159 2 0 6 0 0 4 0 171
2014 157 0 0 4 0 0 5 0 166
2015 155 1 0 6 0 0 2 0 164
2016 175 0 0 5 0 0 4 0 184
2017 186 0 0 10 0 0 5 0 201
2018 156 1 0 10 0 0 9 0 176
2019 155 0 0 11 0 0 7 0 173
2020 163 0 0 9 0 0 10 0 182
2021 156 0 0 9 0 0 8 0 173
2022 170 0 0 6 1 0 9 0 186
2023 167 0 0 9 1 0 7 0 184

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 McCook Central Elementary - 02

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1994 129 9.2 14.0 n/a
1995 151 9.0 16.8 n/a
1996 151 9.0 16.8 n/a
1997 167 8.8 19.0 19.8
1998 161 7.1 22.7 38.5
1999 172 8.1 21.2 32
2000 158 10.7 14.8 33.5
2001 161 11.2 14.4 34.2
2002 152 9.7 15.7 32.9
2003 152 9.7 15.7 32.9
2004 163 10.2 16.0 30.1
2005 144 9.9 14.5 29.2
2006 116 8.0 14.5 36.2
2007 124 7.1 17.5 28.2
2008 132 9.3 14.2 32.6
2009 137 11.2 12.2 42.3
2010 125 11.8 10.5 36
2011 149 13.6 10.9 39.6
2012 165 12.1 13.5 40
2013 171 12.3 13.8 46.2
2014 166 12.7 13.0 40.4
2015 164 13.0 12.6 35.4
2016 184 14.0 13.1 33.2
2017 201 14.6 13.6 27.4
2018 176 14.4 12.1 24.4
2019 173 10.4 16.5 26.6
2020 182 10.8 16.7 29.1
2021 173 13.7 12.5 29.5
2022 186 12.7 14.5 13.4
2023 184 12.6 14.5 21.2

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 McCook Central Elementary - 02

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1994 129 9.2 14.0 n/a
1995 151 9.0 16.8 n/a
1996 151 9.0 16.8 n/a
1997 167 8.8 19.0 19.8
1998 161 7.1 22.7 38.5
1999 172 8.1 21.2 32
2000 158 10.7 14.8 33.5
2001 161 11.2 14.4 34.2
2002 152 9.7 15.7 32.9
2003 152 9.7 15.7 32.9
2004 163 10.2 16.0 30.1
2005 144 9.9 14.5 29.2
2006 116 8.0 14.5 36.2
2007 124 7.1 17.5 28.2
2008 132 9.3 14.2 32.6
2009 137 11.2 12.2 42.3
2010 125 11.8 10.5 36
2011 149 13.6 10.9 39.6
2012 165 12.1 13.5 40
2013 171 12.3 13.8 46.2
2014 166 12.7 13.0 40.4
2015 164 13.0 12.6 35.4
2016 184 14.0 13.1 33.2
2017 201 14.6 13.6 27.4
2018 176 14.4 12.1 24.4
2019 173 10.4 16.5 26.6
2020 182 10.8 16.7 29.1
2021 173 13.7 12.5 29.5
2022 186 12.7 14.5 13.4
2023 184 12.6 14.5 21.2

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for McCook Central Elementary - 02

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2020 $871 (8.4%) $9,548 (91.6%) $10,420
2021 $1,256 (10.5%) $10,706 (89.5%) $11,962
2022 $3,086 (23.7%) $9,956 (76.3%) $13,042
2023 $1,863 (20.9%) $7,035 (79.1%) $8,898

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

Impact of COVID-19 on McCook Central Elementary - 02

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 130th of 206 Elementary schoolsRanks 113th of 204 Elementary schools
 7.7%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (McCook Central Elementary - 02)31.340.9
 9.7%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (McCook Central School District 43-7)37.236
 1.2%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (South Dakota)49.145.3
 3.8%
3rd Grade Mathematics (McCook Central Elementary - 02)59.436.4
 23%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (McCook Central School District 43-7)6036
 24%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (South Dakota)52.751.1
 1.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (McCook Central Elementary - 02)47.852
 4.2%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (McCook Central School District 43-7)42.350
 7.7%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (South Dakota)50.347.2
 3.1%
4th Grade Mathematics (McCook Central Elementary - 02)56.556
 0.5%
   4th Grade Mathematics (McCook Central School District 43-7)5050
   4th Grade Mathematics (South Dakota)4947.7
 1.2%
All Grades English Language Arts (McCook Central Elementary - 02)38.246.8
 8.6%
   All Grades English Language Arts (McCook Central School District 43-7)5140.7
 10.3%
   All Grades English Language Arts (South Dakota)53.249.7
 3.5%
All Grades Mathematics (McCook Central Elementary - 02)58.246.8
 11.4%
   All Grades Mathematics (McCook Central School District 43-7)43.633.9
 9.7%
   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 Students173184
 6.4%
African American00
American Indian01
Asian00
Hispanic119
 18.2%
Pacific Islander00
White155167
 7.7%
Two or More Races77
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients26.6%21.2%
 5.4%


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McCook Central Elementary - 02 ranks 119th of 201 South Dakota elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Students at McCook Central Elementary - 02 are 91% White, 5% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races.

In the 2022-23 school year, 184 students attended McCook Central Elementary - 02.

Students who attend McCook Central Elementary - 02 usually go on to attend:

Middle : McCook Central Middle School - 03
High : McCook Central High School - 01


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