Hitchcock-Tulare Elementary - 05

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Hitchcock-Tulare Elementary - 05 ranks 96 th of 201 South Dakota elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Hitchcock-Tulare Elementary - 05 is a public elementary school serving grades PK-6 in Hitchcock, South Dakota, with 104 students and a student-teacher ratio of around 10:1. The school is part of the Hitchcock Tulare School District 56-6, which is ranked 86 out of 126 districts in the state and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Hitchcock-Tulare Elementary - 05 has shown strong academic performance, with students consistently outperforming the state and district averages in both English Language Arts (ELA) and Mathematics on the Smarter Balanced Assessments. For example, in 2023-2024, the school had 54.54% of students proficient or better in ELA, compared to 50% for the district and the state. In Mathematics, the school had 45.45% proficiency, again outperforming the district (47.17%) and the state (42.95%). The school has also seen a steady decline in chronic absenteeism, from 9.3% in 2021-2022 to just 3.0% in 2023-2024, which is lower than the state average.

Interestingly, the school's performance highlights the potential for academic success within the Hitchcock Tulare School District. Nearby Glendale Colony Elementary - 04 and Spink Colony Elementary - 03 have also shown strong academic performance, with Spink Colony ranking among the top 15 elementary schools in the state in the mid-2000s. This suggests that there may be factors within the district that contribute to higher academic achievement in some schools compared to others, and further investigation could provide valuable insights for improving educational outcomes across the district.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-6

235 Palm St
Hitchcock, SD 57348

(605) 266-2151

District: Hitchcock Tulare School District 56-6

SchoolDigger Rank:
96^th of 201 South Dakota Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $16,918

Students who attend Hitchcock-Tulare Elementary - 05 usually attend:

Middle:	Hitchcock-Tulare Junior High School - 02
High:	Hitchcock-Tulare High School - 01

Student/teacher ratio: 11.3

Number of students: 119

Racial breakdown:

White:

95.0%

African American:

1.7%

Hispanic:

1.7%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 32.8%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Hitchcock-Tulare Elementary - 05 ranks better than 52.2% of elementary schools in South Dakota. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 54.75. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a 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.

Student Body

Compare Details Hitchcock-Tulare Elementary - 05 has the largest elementary school student body size in the Hitchcock Tulare School District 56-6. Racial makeup is: White (95%), African American (1.7%), Hispanic (1.7%). (See more...)

Compare Details 32.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the highest percentage in the Hitchcock Tulare School District 56-6. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Hitchcock-Tulare Elementary - 05 is 11.3, which is the highest among 3 elementary schools in the Hitchcock Tulare School District 56-6! (See more...)

Compare Hitchcock-Tulare Elementary - 05 employs 10.4 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Hitchcock-Tulare Elementary - 05 is $16,918, which is the highest among 3 elementary schools in the Hitchcock Tulare School District 56-6!

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Hitchcock-Tulare Elementary - 05:

SchoolDigger ranks Hitchcock-Tulare Elementary - 05 96^th of 201 South Dakota public elementary schools. (See Hitchcock-Tulare Elementary - 05 in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

White students:

Hitchcock Tulare School District 56-6:

SchoolDigger ranks Hitchcock Tulare School District 56-6 86^th of 126 South Dakota school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Hitchcock-Tulare Elementary - 05

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Rank History for all students at Hitchcock-Tulare Elementary - 05

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	SD State Percentile
2008	75.70	19^th	194	90.2%
2009	71.19	42^nd	196	78.6%
2010	78.60	23^rd	206	88.8%
2011	71.11	50^th	205	75.6%
2012	50.95	138^th	214	35.5%
2013	55.59	109^th	201	45.8%
2015	59.40	88^th	209	57.9%
2016	60.68	85^th	206	58.7%
2017	62.67	73^rd	207	64.7%
2018	78.10	30^th	204	85.3%
2019	61.50	69^th	206	66.5%
2021	63.59	77^th	202	61.9%
2023	75.23	37^th	204	81.9%
2024	54.75	96^th	201	52.2%

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Rank History for Male students at Hitchcock-Tulare Elementary - 05

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	SD State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	77.19	27^th	170	84.1%

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Rank History for White students at Hitchcock-Tulare Elementary - 05

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	SD State Percentile
2018	74.16	33^rd	186	82.3%
2019	52.96	83^rd	191	56.5%
2021	57.64	80^th	185	56.8%
2023	70.27	48^th	185	74.1%
2024	44.31	116^th	184	37.0%

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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.

Data source: South Dakota Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Hitchcock-Tulare Elementary - 05

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2005	29	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	29
2006	32	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	32
2007	33	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	33
2008	37	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	37
2009	81	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	81
2010	81	0	0	2	1	n/a	n/a	84
2011	83	0	0	0	1	0	0	84
2012	87	0	0	0	1	0	0	88
2013	83	0	0	0	2	0	0	85
2014	89	0	0	0	2	0	0	91
2015	93	0	0	0	2	0	0	95
2016	98	0	0	0	2	0	0	100
2017	99	0	0	1	1	0	0	101
2018	97	0	0	1	1	0	0	99
2019	84	0	0	0	1	0	0	85
2020	88	0	0	0	0	0	0	88
2021	78	0	0	0	0	0	0	78
2022	95	1	0	3	0	0	2	101
2023	101	0	0	1	0	0	2	104
2024	113	2	0	2	0	0	2	119

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 Hitchcock-Tulare Elementary - 05

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2005	29	3.1	9.4	0
2006	32	9.0	3.6	90.6
2007	33	9.0	3.7	90.9
2008	37	9.0	4.1	91.9
2009	81	9.0	9.0	34.6
2010	84	9.2	9.1	34.5
2011	84	9.1	9.1	32.1
2012	88	8.8	9.8	20.5
2013	85	8.8	9.5	29.4
2014	91	9.9	9.1	29.7
2015	95	10.0	9.5	24.2
2016	100	10.0	10.0	25
2017	101	9.6	10.5	28.7
2018	99	9.9	9.9	27.3
2019	85	9.9	8.5	28.2
2020	88	11.0	7.9	15.9
2021	78	10.2	7.5	24.4
2022	101	10.0	10.1	32.7
2023	104	9.9	10.5	27.9
2024	119	10.4	11.3	32.8

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 Hitchcock-Tulare Elementary - 05

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2005	29	3.1	9.4	0
2006	32	9.0	3.6	90.6
2007	33	9.0	3.7	90.9
2008	37	9.0	4.1	91.9
2009	81	9.0	9.0	34.6
2010	84	9.2	9.1	34.5
2011	84	9.1	9.1	32.1
2012	88	8.8	9.8	20.5
2013	85	8.8	9.5	29.4
2014	91	9.9	9.1	29.7
2015	95	10.0	9.5	24.2
2016	100	10.0	10.0	25
2017	101	9.6	10.5	28.7
2018	99	9.9	9.9	27.3
2019	85	9.9	8.5	28.2
2020	88	11.0	7.9	15.9
2021	78	10.2	7.5	24.4
2022	101	10.0	10.1	32.7
2023	104	9.9	10.5	27.9
2024	119	10.4	11.3	32.8

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 Hitchcock-Tulare Elementary - 05

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2020	$375 (3.1%)	$11,595 (96.9%)	$11,971
2021	$901 (6.8%)	$12,434 (93.3%)	$13,334
2022	$2,027 (17.5%)	$9,564 (82.5%)	$11,591
2023	$1,427 (8.4%)	$15,492 (91.6%)	$16,918

Data source: South Dakota Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Hitchcock-Tulare Elementary - 05

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 69^th of 206 Elementary schools	Ranks 37^th of 204 Elementary schools	15.4%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Hitchcock-Tulare Elementary - 05)	54.5	71.4	16.9%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Hitchcock Tulare School District 56-6)	35.3	66.7	31.4%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (South Dakota)	49.1	45.3	3.8%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Hitchcock-Tulare Elementary - 05)	63.6	85.7	22.1%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Hitchcock Tulare School District 56-6)	52.9	81	28%
3rd Grade Mathematics (South Dakota)	52.7	51.1	1.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Hitchcock-Tulare Elementary - 05)	58.8	45.5	13.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Hitchcock Tulare School District 56-6)	52	55.6	3.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (South Dakota)	50.3	47.2	3.1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Hitchcock-Tulare Elementary - 05)	64.7	36.4	28.3%
4th Grade Mathematics (Hitchcock Tulare School District 56-6)	48	44.4	3.6%
4th Grade Mathematics (South Dakota)	49	47.7	1.2%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Hitchcock-Tulare Elementary - 05)	50	71.4	21.4%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Hitchcock Tulare School District 56-6)	54.6	65	10.5%
5th Grade English Language Arts (South Dakota)	54.1	49.1	5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Hitchcock-Tulare Elementary - 05)	31.3	71.4	40.2%
5th Grade Mathematics (Hitchcock Tulare School District 56-6)	22.7	65	42.3%
5th Grade Mathematics (South Dakota)	40.5	38.7	1.8%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Hitchcock-Tulare Elementary - 05)	63.6	76.9	13.3%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Hitchcock Tulare School District 56-6)	53.3	63.2	9.8%
6th Grade English Language Arts (South Dakota)	50.8	44.6	6.3%
6th Grade Mathematics (Hitchcock-Tulare Elementary - 05)	63.6	61.5	2.1%
6th Grade Mathematics (Hitchcock Tulare School District 56-6)	60	63.2	3.2%
6th Grade Mathematics (South Dakota)	41.3	39.1	2.2%
All Grades English Language Arts (Hitchcock-Tulare Elementary - 05)	56.4	61.7	5.3%
All Grades English Language Arts (Hitchcock Tulare School District 56-6)	51.1	49.2	1.9%
All Grades English Language Arts (South Dakota)	53.2	49.7	3.5%
All Grades Mathematics (Hitchcock-Tulare Elementary - 05)	54.5	63.8	9.3%
All Grades Mathematics (Hitchcock Tulare School District 56-6)	39.9	47.6	7.7%
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	85	104	22.4%
African American	0	0
American Indian	1	0	100%
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	0	1
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	84	101	20.2%
Two or More Races	0	2
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	28.2%	27.9%	0.4%

Schools Near Hitchcock-Tulare Elementary - 05

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts (2024)				Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics (2024)				Smarter Balanced Assessments Science (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
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 (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	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
Hitchcock-Tulare Elementary - 05	Public	PK, KG-6	235 Palm St	Hitchcock	57348	Beadle County	Hitchcock Tulare School District 56-6	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(605) 266-2151	119	10	11.3	32.8%	113 (95.0%)	2 (1.7%)	2 (1.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.7%)	54.8	96^th of 201 public elementary schools	52.2%		75.2	37^th of 204 public elementary schools	81.9%	59		57.1	58.3	54.5		57.2	25.0	45.5	41.7	$16,918	$1,427	$15,492
Spink Colony Elementary - 03	Public	K-8	18206 Spink Ln	Frankfort	57440	Spink County	Hitchcock Tulare School District 56-6	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(605) 266-2151	23	3	9.2		23 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)				50.0				71.4		$8,139	$1,508	$6,631
Glendale Colony Elementary - 04	Public	K-8	17866 Glendale Dr	Frankfort	57440	Spink County	Hitchcock Tulare School District 56-6	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(605) 266-2151	21	3	8.4		21 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)				53.3				60.0		$8,139	$1,508	$6,631
Wolsey Wessington Elementary - 02	Public	PK, KG-5	375 Ash St SE	Wolsey	57384	Beadle County	Wolsey Wessington School District 02-6	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(605) 883-4221	140	12	11.7	27.1%	128 (91.4%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (7.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.4%)	33.5	146^th of 201 public elementary schools	27.4%		11.5	185^th of 204 public elementary schools	9.3%	39	28.6	31.0	50.0	35.7	52.4	48.3	35.0	45.7	35.0	$13,160	$1,494	$11,666
Riverside Colony Elementary - 15	Public	K-8	40361 200th St	Huron	57350	Beadle County	Huron School District 02-2	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(605) 353-7800	16	1	16.0		16 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)										$14,702	$413	$14,288
Redfield Elementary - 03	Public	PK, KG-5	111 6th Ave E	Redfield	57469	Spink County	Redfield School District 56-4	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(605) 472-4520	269	24	11.0	32.7%	230 (85.5%)	5 (1.9%)	18 (6.7%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (4.8%)	1 (0.4%)	2 (0.7%)	51	106^th of 201 public elementary schools	47.3%		44.5	117^th of 204 public elementary schools	42.6%	11	50.0	56.8	43.8	51.0	67.9	54.6	31.3	51.0	34.4	$11,458	$413	$11,045
Huron Colony Elementary - 13	Public	K-8	40068 399th Ave	Huron	57350	Beadle County	Huron School District 02-2	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(605) 353-7800	17	1	17.0		17 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)										$15,280	$413	$14,867
Hillside Colony Elementary - 04	Public	K-8	18248 Hillside Ln	Doland	57436	Spink County	Doland School District 56-2	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(605) 635-5302	10	1	8.7	70.0%	10 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)										$15,534	$229	$15,305

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