Florence Elementary - 02

Summary:

Florence Elementary - 02 is a public elementary school in Florence, South Dakota, serving 152 students in grades PK-5. The school is part of the Florence School District 14-1, which is ranked 94 out of 126 districts in the state and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

While Florence Elementary - 02 has a significantly higher percentage of white students (95.39%) compared to the state average and nearby schools like McKinley Elementary - 06 in Watertown, the school's academic performance lags behind. Its proficiency rates in English Language Arts (42.42%) and Mathematics (46.97%) are lower than the state averages of 49.7% and 41.86%, respectively. The school's statewide ranking has also declined over the years, from a high of 58 out of 201 elementary schools in 2012-2013 to a low of 172 out of 202 in 2020-2021, with a current ranking of 125 out of 204 and a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Compared to nearby high-performing schools like Lincoln Elementary - 05 in Watertown, which ranked 9th out of 204 elementary schools in the state, Florence Elementary - 02 is underperforming. The school's fluctuating free/reduced lunch rates, ranging from 8.05% to 40.51%, may indicate that the student population is facing economic challenges, which could be impacting academic performance. Addressing these issues and learning from the successes of nearby schools could be important steps in improving outcomes for the students at Florence Elementary - 02.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 515 Main Ave
       Florence, SD  57235


(605) 758-2412

District: Florence School District 14-1

SchoolDigger Rank:
125th of 204 South Dakota Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $10,173 Help


Students who attend Florence Elementary - 02 usually attend:

Middle:    Florence Middle School - 03
High:    Florence High School - 01

Student/teacher ratio:  15.6 Help
Number of students:  152

Racial breakdown:

White:
95.4%
Hispanic:
2.6%
American Indian:
1.3%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  30.3% Help


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Compare Details Florence Elementary - 02 ranks worse than 61.3% of elementary schools in South Dakota. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 41.69. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (95.4%), Hispanic (2.6%), American Indian (1.3%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 30.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Florence Elementary - 02 is 15.6. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Florence Elementary - 02 is $10,173.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Florence Elementary - 02:

SchoolDigger ranks Florence Elementary - 02 125th of 204 South Dakota public elementary schools. (See Florence Elementary - 02 in the ranking list.)

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Florence School District 14-1:

SchoolDigger ranks Florence School District 14-1 94th of 126 South Dakota school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Florence Elementary - 02

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Rank History for all students at Florence Elementary - 02

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools SD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 16.39 167th 187 10.7%
2004 12.27 172nd 189 9.0%
2005 24.70 169th 194 12.9%
2006 67.72 61st 197 69.0%
2007 61.72 83rd 194 57.2%
2008 55.08 116th 194 40.2%
2009 45.04 137th 196 30.1%
2010 63.14 88th 206 57.3%
2011 64.19 79th 205 61.5%
2012 60.61 92nd 214 57.0%
2013 67.18 58th 201 71.1%
2015 46.34 128th 209 38.8%
2016 44.12 134th 206 35.0%
2017 26.96 171st 207 17.4%
2018 46.41 118th 204 42.2%
2019 42.39 129th 206 37.4%
2021 18.07 172nd 202 14.9%
2022 34.44 140th 202 30.7%
2023 41.69 125th 204 38.7%
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Rank History for Female students at Florence Elementary - 02

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools SD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 36.03 105th 155 32.3%
2021 14.99 136th 151 9.9%
2022 31.88 112th 150 25.3%
2023 55.97 67th 154 56.5%
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Rank History for Male students at Florence Elementary - 02

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools SD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 37.24 118th 170 30.6%
2021 29.06 117th 157 25.5%
2023 42.92 94th 166 43.4%
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Rank History for White students at Florence Elementary - 02

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools SD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 37.19 128th 186 31.2%
2019 33.82 147th 191 23.0%
2021 12.04 171st 185 7.6%
2022 26.15 145th 184 21.2%
2023 35.47 132nd 185 28.6%
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Data source: test scores: South Dakota Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Enrollment information for Florence 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 98 98
1990 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 101 101
1991 0 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 98 98
1992 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 98 98
1993 107 0 0 0 1 n/a n/a 0 108
1994 122 0 0 0 2 n/a n/a 0 124
1995 101 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 101
1996 101 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 101
1997 102 0 0 0 2 n/a n/a 0 104
1998 101 0 0 0 2 n/a n/a 0 103
1999 120 0 0 0 2 n/a n/a 0 122
2000 116 0 0 0 2 n/a n/a 0 118
2001 115 0 0 0 4 n/a n/a 0 119
2002 121 0 0 0 2 n/a n/a 0 123
2003 121 0 0 0 2 n/a n/a 0 123
2004 119 0 0 0 3 n/a n/a 0 122
2005 119 0 0 0 1 n/a n/a 0 120
2006 111 0 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 113
2007 118 0 0 2 1 n/a n/a 0 121
2008 121 0 0 1 3 n/a n/a 0 125
2009 118 0 0 0 3 n/a n/a 0 121
2010 114 0 1 0 2 n/a n/a 0 117
2011 102 0 1 0 2 0 2 0 107
2012 123 0 0 0 2 0 5 0 130
2013 122 0 0 0 2 0 3 0 127
2014 126 0 0 0 1 0 4 0 131
2015 139 0 0 0 1 0 5 0 145
2016 155 0 0 0 1 0 2 0 158
2017 144 0 0 0 2 0 1 0 147
2018 145 0 0 0 2 0 1 0 148
2019 144 0 0 0 2 0 1 0 147
2020 150 0 0 0 1 0 2 0 153
2021 155 0 0 0 1 0 2 0 158
2022 144 0 0 3 1 0 1 0 149
2023 145 0 0 4 2 0 1 0 152

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 Florence Elementary - 02

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 98 9.0 10.8 n/a
1990 101 6.0 16.8 n/a
1991 98 6.0 16.3 n/a
1992 98 7.0 14.0 n/a
1993 108 9.9 10.9 n/a
1994 124 10.3 12.0 n/a
1995 101 8.9 11.3 n/a
1996 101 8.9 11.3 n/a
1997 104 7.7 13.5 33.7
1998 103 6.2 16.6 41.7
1999 122 7.2 16.9 45.1
2000 118 9.4 12.6 29.7
2001 119 10.0 11.9 31.9
2002 123 10.2 12.1 37.4
2003 123 10.2 12.1 37.4
2004 122 10.1 12.1 36.1
2005 120 10.4 11.5 27.5
2006 113 10.1 11.2 30.1
2007 121 8.2 14.8 29.8
2008 125 8.0 15.6 37.6
2009 121 10.1 12.1 40.5
2010 117 10.8 10.7 35
2011 107 10.8 9.8 38.3
2012 130 10.2 12.7 34.6
2013 127 9.8 12.8 33.9
2014 131 10.1 12.9 38.9
2015 145 11.0 13.1 32.4
2016 158 11.0 14.3 41.8
2017 147 9.7 15.1 42.9
2018 148 9.5 15.4 40.5
2019 147 10.0 14.6 31.3
2020 153 9.9 15.3 32
2021 158 10.1 15.5 40.5
2022 149 10.9 13.6 8.1
2023 152 9.7 15.6 30.3

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 Florence Elementary - 02

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 98 9.0 10.8 n/a
1990 101 6.0 16.8 n/a
1991 98 6.0 16.3 n/a
1992 98 7.0 14.0 n/a
1993 108 9.9 10.9 n/a
1994 124 10.3 12.0 n/a
1995 101 8.9 11.3 n/a
1996 101 8.9 11.3 n/a
1997 104 7.7 13.5 33.7
1998 103 6.2 16.6 41.7
1999 122 7.2 16.9 45.1
2000 118 9.4 12.6 29.7
2001 119 10.0 11.9 31.9
2002 123 10.2 12.1 37.4
2003 123 10.2 12.1 37.4
2004 122 10.1 12.1 36.1
2005 120 10.4 11.5 27.5
2006 113 10.1 11.2 30.1
2007 121 8.2 14.8 29.8
2008 125 8.0 15.6 37.6
2009 121 10.1 12.1 40.5
2010 117 10.8 10.7 35
2011 107 10.8 9.8 38.3
2012 130 10.2 12.7 34.6
2013 127 9.8 12.8 33.9
2014 131 10.1 12.9 38.9
2015 145 11.0 13.1 32.4
2016 158 11.0 14.3 41.8
2017 147 9.7 15.1 42.9
2018 148 9.5 15.4 40.5
2019 147 10.0 14.6 31.3
2020 153 9.9 15.3 32
2021 158 10.1 15.5 40.5
2022 149 10.9 13.6 8.1
2023 152 9.7 15.6 30.3

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 Florence Elementary - 02

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2020 $615 (6.3%) $9,179 (93.7%) $9,794
2021 $1,227 (12.1%) $8,946 (87.9%) $10,173

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Florence Elementary - 02

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 129th of 206 Elementary schoolsRanks 125th of 204 Elementary schools
 1.3%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Florence Elementary - 02)4056.5
 16.5%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Florence School District 14-1)4056.5
 16.5%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (South Dakota)49.145.3
 3.8%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Florence Elementary - 02)4073.9
 33.9%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Florence School District 14-1)4073.9
 33.9%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (South Dakota)52.751.1
 1.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Florence Elementary - 02)5038.5
 11.5%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Florence School District 14-1)5038.5
 11.5%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (South Dakota)50.347.2
 3.1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Florence Elementary - 02)58.334.6
 23.7%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Florence School District 14-1)58.334.6
 23.7%
   4th Grade Mathematics (South Dakota)4947.7
 1.2%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Florence Elementary - 02)52.629.4
 23.2%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Florence School District 14-1)52.629.4
 23.2%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (South Dakota)54.148.7
 5.4%
5th Grade Mathematics (Florence Elementary - 02)31.629.4
 2.2%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Florence School District 14-1)31.629.4
 2.2%
   5th Grade Mathematics (South Dakota)40.539.4
 1.2%
5th Grade Science (Florence Elementary - 02)57.935.3
 22.6%
   5th Grade Science (Florence School District 14-1)57.935.3
 22.6%
   5th Grade Science (South Dakota)42.139.9
 2.2%
All Grades English Language Arts (Florence Elementary - 02)47.142.4
 4.6%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Florence School District 14-1)52.144
 8.1%
   All Grades English Language Arts (South Dakota)53.249.7
 3.5%
All Grades Mathematics (Florence Elementary - 02)44.147
 2.9%
   All Grades Mathematics (Florence School District 14-1)43.839.6
 4.1%
   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 Students147152
 3.4%
African American00
American Indian22
Asian00
Hispanic04
Pacific Islander00
White144145
 0.7%
Two or More Races11
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients31.3%30.3%
 1%


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Florence Elementary - 02 ranks 125th of 204 South Dakota elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Students at Florence Elementary - 02 are 95% White, 3% Hispanic, 1% American Indian.

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

Middle : Florence Middle School - 03
High : Florence High School - 01

In the 2022-23 school year, 152 students attended Florence Elementary - 02.


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