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Burke Elementary - 02

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Burke Elementary - 02 ranks 58 th of 300 South Dakota elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Public Grades PK, KG-5

58^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 300 South Dakota Elementary Schools

Better than 81% of South Dakota elementary schools

Summary

Burke Elementary - 02 is a public elementary school serving 97 students in grades PK-5 in the rural town of Burke, South Dakota. The school consistently outperforms state and district averages on academic assessments and has maintained a strong performance record over the past decade.

Burke Elementary - 02 stands out for its exceptional test scores, with 72.5% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts and 75% in Mathematics, compared to state averages of 50.93% and 43.49%, respectively. The school's performance is particularly noteworthy among male and low-income student subgroups, ranking 22nd and 20th out of all South Dakota elementary schools in those categories. While the school's chronic absenteeism rate has increased in recent years, reaching 20.2% in 2024-2025, it remains lower than the state average and has shown improvement over time. The school's higher per-student spending of $16,566 in 2023-2024, compared to the state average of $11,000-$12,000, suggests the district is investing significant resources into the education of its students.

In comparison, the nearby South Central Elementary - 03 has lower test scores and a higher chronic absenteeism rate, while Gregory Elementary - 02, a larger school with 231 students, performs comparably to Burke Elementary - 02 academically. Both nearby schools have higher percentages of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, suggesting Burke Elementary - 02 may have an advantage in serving a more economically advantaged student population.

105

Students ?

11.2

Student/teacher ratio ?

$18,458

Per pupil spending ?

37.1%

Free/discounted lunch ?

933 Lincoln St
Burke, SD 57523

(605) 775-2246

District: Burke School District 26-2

Students who attend Burke Elementary - 02 usually attend:

Middle:	Burke Middle School - 04
High:	Burke High School - 01

Racial breakdown:

White:

96.2%

American Indian:

2.9%

Two or more races:

1.0%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Improving — 40th percentile in 2015 → 81st in 2025

Strengths

✓Test scores above the South Dakota average (67% vs 47% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 19% of South Dakota elementary schools

✓Ranking is trending up — up 41 percentile points since 2015

Worth a look

!Some student groups rank well below the school's overall statewide standing

!Science scores 12 pts below the South Dakota average

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school67%

District avg57%

South Dakota avg47%

58^th of 300

South Dakota public elementary schools ?

Top 19%▲ up 40 pts since 2015

From bottom 40% (2015) to top 19% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

42^nd of 147Burke School District 26-2 among South Dakota districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	South Dakota percentile	Rating
2025	74.2	58 of 300	80.7%	★★★★☆
2024	66.3	59 of 201	70.6%	★★★★☆
2023	62.7	79 of 204	61.3%	★★★☆☆
2022	54.9	91 of 202	55.0%	★★★☆☆
2021	63.4	79 of 202	60.9%	★★★☆☆
2019	40.7	133 of 206	35.4%	★★☆☆☆
2018	69.4	52 of 204	74.5%	★★★★☆
2017	68.7	54 of 207	73.9%	★★★★☆
2016	81.7	16 of 206	92.2%	★★★★★
2015	47.1	125 of 209	40.2%	★★☆☆☆
2013	44.5	147 of 201	26.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2012	71.6	50 of 214	76.6%	★★★★☆
2011	83.3	7 of 205	96.6%	★★★★★
2008	58.7	101 of 194	47.9%	★★☆☆☆
2007	59.1	97 of 194	50.0%	★★★☆☆
2006	58.5	102 of 197	48.2%	★★☆☆☆
2005	65.2	72 of 194	62.9%	★★★☆☆
2004	68.9	50 of 189	73.5%	★★★★☆
2003	60.2	76 of 187	59.4%	★★★☆☆

English Language Learner

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	South Dakota percentile	Rating
2025	24.2	150 of 176	14.8%	★☆☆☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	South Dakota percentile	Rating
2025	64.4	96 of 291	67.0%	★★★☆☆
2018	95.0	2 of 163	98.8%	★★★★★

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	South Dakota percentile	Rating
2025	77.9	20 of 237	91.6%	★★★★★
2019	80.4	11 of 121	90.9%	★★★★★
2018	90.7	6 of 121	95.0%	★★★★★

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	South Dakota percentile	Rating
2025	80.5	22 of 292	92.5%	★★★★★
2022	36.4	103 of 154	33.1%	★★☆☆☆
2019	19.8	135 of 160	15.6%	★☆☆☆☆

Special Education

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	South Dakota percentile	Rating
2025	43.2	133 of 248	46.4%	★★☆☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	South Dakota percentile	Rating
2025	70.0	63 of 287	78.0%	★★★★☆
2024	59.2	73 of 184	60.3%	★★★☆☆
2023	56.9	83 of 185	55.1%	★★★☆☆
2022	48.5	95 of 184	48.4%	★★☆☆☆
2021	59.5	73 of 185	60.5%	★★★☆☆
2019	31.4	151 of 191	20.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	59.9	74 of 186	60.2%	★★★☆☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

Male (2025)92nd percentile+12 vs school

Low Socio Economic Status (2025)92nd percentile+11 vs school

White (2025)78th percentile-3 vs school

Female (2025)67th percentile-14 vs school

Special Education (2025)46th percentile-34 vs school

English Language Learner (2025)15th percentile-66 vs school

By subject vs South Dakota (2024-2025) ?

Mathematics75%+32 vs state

English Language Arts72%+22 vs state

Science29%-12 vs state

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Schools Near Burke Elementary - 02

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts (2025)				Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics (2025)				Smarter Balanced Assessments Science (2025)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2025)
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 (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	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
Burke Elementary - 02	Public	PK, KG-5	933 Lincoln St	Burke	57523	Gregory County	Burke School District 26-2	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(605) 775-2246	105	9	11.2	37.1%	101 (96.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (2.9%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.0%)	74.2	58^th of 300 public elementary schools	80.7%		66.3	59^th of 201 public elementary schools	70.6%	1	58.3	100.0	57.2	72.5	83.3	100.0	42.9	75.0	28.6	$18,458	$1,423	$17,035
Gregory Elementary - 02	Public	PK, KG-5	505 Logan St	Gregory	57533	Gregory County	Gregory School District 26-4	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(605) 835-8771	237	17	13.6	43.5%	200 (84.4%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	2 (0.8%)	26 (11.0%)	1 (0.4%)	7 (3.0%)	74.4	55^th of 300 public elementary schools	81.7%		74.6	41^st of 201 public elementary schools	79.6%	14	51.5	64.7	57.7	58.1	75.8	73.5	46.2	66.7	53.9	$12,415	$1,140	$11,275
South Central Elementary - 03	Public	PK, KG-5	401 Birdsell St	Bonesteel	57317	Gregory County	South Central School District 26-5	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(605) 654-2314	52	7	7.0	69.2%	32 (61.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	19 (36.5%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.9%)	60.7	121^st of 300 public elementary schools	59.7%					(n/a)	40.0	100.0	57.1	59.1	40.0	40.0	57.2	45.5	57.2	$28,696	$00	$28,696

Frequently Asked Questions about Burke Elementary - 02

How many students attend Burke Elementary - 02?

In the 2024-25 school year, 105 students attended Burke Elementary - 02.

What is the racial makeup of Burke Elementary - 02?

Students at Burke Elementary - 02 are 96% White, 3% American Indian.

Is Burke Elementary - 02 a good school?

Burke Elementary - 02 ranks 58^th of 300 South Dakota elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

What schools do graduates of Burke Elementary - 02 attend?

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

Middle : Burke Middle School - 04
High : Burke High School - 01

What district is Burke Elementary - 02 in?

Burke School District 26-2

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