Is McCook Central Elementary - 02 a good school?

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

How many students attend McCook Central Elementary - 02?

In the 2023-24 school year, 208 students attended McCook Central Elementary - 02.

What is the racial makeup of McCook Central Elementary - 02?

Students at McCook Central Elementary - 02 are 89% White, 7% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races.

What schools do graduates of McCook Central Elementary - 02 attend?

Students who attend McCook Central Elementary - 02 usually go on to attend: Middle : McCook Central Middle School - 03 High : McCook Central High School - 01

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:
119^th of 201 South Dakota Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $8,898

Students who attend McCook Central Elementary - 02 usually attend:

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

Student/teacher ratio: 13.2

Number of students: 208

Racial breakdown:

White:

89.4%

Hispanic:

6.7%

Two or more races:

3.8%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 25.5%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details McCook Central Elementary - 02 ranks worse than 59.2% of elementary schools in South Dakota. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 45.44. (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 Racial makeup is: White (89.4%), Hispanic (6.7%), two or more races (3.8%). (See more...)

Compare Details 25.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at McCook Central Elementary - 02 is 13.2. (See more...)

Compare McCook Central Elementary - 02 employs 15.7 full-time teachers.

Finance

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

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Male students:

White students:

McCook Central School District 43-7:

SchoolDigger ranks McCook Central School District 43-7 100^th 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
2003	60.28	74^th	187	60.4%
2004	65.88	67^th	189	64.6%
2005	69.53	51^st	194	73.7%
2006	71.97	38^th	197	80.7%
2007	64.08	71^st	194	63.4%
2008	54.93	117^th	194	39.7%
2009	56.93	99^th	196	49.5%
2010	70.64	52^nd	206	74.8%
2011	57.01	107^th	205	47.8%
2012	50.04	139^th	214	35.0%
2013	58.93	94^th	201	53.2%
2015	34.58	161^st	209	23.0%
2016	44.57	132^nd	206	35.9%
2017	30.47	162^nd	207	21.7%
2018	37.11	145^th	204	28.9%
2019	41.31	130^th	206	36.9%
2021	5.50	197^th	202	2.5%
2022	15.14	182^nd	202	9.9%
2023	44.90	113^th	204	44.6%
2024	45.44	119^th	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	138^th	154	10.4%
2024	45.56	96^th	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
2018	31.78	132^nd	170	22.4%
2019	36.15	113^th	160	29.4%
2021	8.21	151^st	157	3.8%
2022	23.65	126^th	154	18.2%
2023	68.69	49^th	166	70.5%
2024	48.16	86^th	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
2018	23.58	161^st	186	13.4%
2019	33.93	145^th	191	24.1%
2021	3.38	184^th	185	0.5%
2022	10.36	177^th	184	3.8%
2023	35.68	130^th	185	29.7%
2024	41.44	120^th	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.

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	Total
1994	124	0	2	0	3	n/a	n/a	129
1995	149	1	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	151
1996	149	1	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	151
1997	163	1	2	0	1	n/a	n/a	167
1998	158	1	2	0	0	n/a	n/a	161
1999	169	1	2	0	0	n/a	n/a	172
2000	155	1	2	0	0	n/a	n/a	158
2001	155	0	2	0	4	n/a	n/a	161
2002	149	1	1	1	0	n/a	n/a	152
2003	149	1	1	1	0	n/a	n/a	152
2004	163	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	163
2005	144	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	144
2006	116	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	116
2007	120	0	0	4	0	n/a	n/a	124
2008	128	1	0	3	0	n/a	n/a	132
2009	129	2	0	3	3	n/a	n/a	137
2010	124	1	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	125
2011	147	0	0	0	1	0	1	149
2012	161	0	0	2	0	0	2	165
2013	159	2	0	6	0	0	4	171
2014	157	0	0	4	0	0	5	166
2015	155	1	0	6	0	0	2	164
2016	175	0	0	5	0	0	4	184
2017	186	0	0	10	0	0	5	201
2018	156	1	0	10	0	0	9	176
2019	155	0	0	11	0	0	7	173
2020	163	0	0	9	0	0	10	182
2021	156	0	0	9	0	0	8	173
2022	170	0	0	6	1	0	9	186
2023	167	0	0	9	1	0	7	184
2024	186	0	0	14	0	0	8	208

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

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

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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
2024	208	15.7	13.2	25.5

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 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
2024	208	15.7	13.2	25.5

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 McCook Central Elementary - 02

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total 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

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 130^th of 206 Elementary schools	Ranks 113^th 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)	31.3	40.9	9.7%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (McCook Central School District 43-7)	37.2	36	1.2%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (South Dakota)	49.1	45.3	3.8%
3rd Grade Mathematics (McCook Central Elementary - 02)	59.4	36.4	23%
3rd Grade Mathematics (McCook Central School District 43-7)	60	36	24%
3rd Grade Mathematics (South Dakota)	52.7	51.1	1.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (McCook Central Elementary - 02)	47.8	52	4.2%
4th Grade English Language Arts (McCook Central School District 43-7)	42.3	50	7.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (South Dakota)	50.3	47.2	3.1%
4th Grade Mathematics (McCook Central Elementary - 02)	56.5	56	0.5%
4th Grade Mathematics (McCook Central School District 43-7)	50	50
4th Grade Mathematics (South Dakota)	49	47.7	1.2%
All Grades English Language Arts (McCook Central Elementary - 02)	38.2	46.8	8.6%
All Grades English Language Arts (McCook Central School District 43-7)	51	40.7	10.3%
All Grades English Language Arts (South Dakota)	53.2	49.7	3.5%
All Grades Mathematics (McCook Central Elementary - 02)	58.2	46.8	11.4%
All Grades Mathematics (McCook Central School District 43-7)	43.6	33.9	9.7%
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	173	184	6.4%
African American	0	0
American Indian	0	1
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	11	9	18.2%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	155	167	7.7%
Two or More Races	7	7
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	26.6%	21.2%	5.4%

Schools Near McCook Central Elementary - 02

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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
McCook Central Elementary - 02	Public	PK, KG-4	200 E Essex	Salem	57058	McCook County	McCook Central School District 43-7	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(605) 425-2264	208	16	13.2	25.5%	186 (89.4%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (6.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (3.8%)	45.4	119^th of 201 public elementary schools	40.8%		44.9	113^th of 204 public elementary schools	44.6%	6	55.6	41.4		49.2	47.2	48.3		47.7		$8,898	$1,863	$7,035
Goldenview Colony School - 04	Public	K-8	25473 438th Ave	Salem	57058	McCook County	McCook Central School District 43-7	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(605) 425-2264	28	1	23.3		28 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)				31.3				31.3		$11,776	$353	$11,423
Canistota Elementary - 02	Public	PK, KG-5	431 4th Ave	Canistota	57012	McCook County	Canistota School District 43-1	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(605) 296-3458	158	13	12.3	31.0%	139 (88.0%)	1 (0.6%)	4 (2.5%)	2 (1.3%)	9 (5.7%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.9%)	57.9	85^th of 201 public elementary schools	57.7%		77	33^rd of 204 public elementary schools	83.8%	52	72.0	25.0	44.5	48.6	88.0	30.0	66.7	63.9	40.7	$12,552	$697	$11,855
Montrose Elementary - 02	Public	PK, KG-5	309 S Church Ave	Montrose	57048	McCook County	Montrose School District 43-2	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(605) 363-5025	117	10	11.8	17.9%	109 (93.2%)	1 (0.9%)	3 (2.6%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.7%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.7%)	57.9	84^th of 201 public elementary schools	58.2%		64.2	74^th of 204 public elementary schools	63.7%	10	61.5	50.0	52.4	53.8	61.5	38.9	52.4	50.0	47.6	$13,318	$680	$12,638
Orland Colony Elementary - 04	Public	K-8	45050 246th St	Montrose	57048	McCook County	Montrose School District 43-2	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(605) 363-5025	39	2	19.5		39 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)				54.5				27.3		$14,455	$1,421	$13,034
Bridgewater-Emery Elementary - 02	Public	PK, KG-5	510 N Main St	Bridgewater	57319	McCook County	Bridgewater-Emery 30-3	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(605) 729-2541	159	12	13.0	39.6%	151 (95.0%)	1 (0.6%)	3 (1.9%)	1 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.9%)	85.8	14^th of 201 public elementary schools	93.0%		76.4	35^th of 204 public elementary schools	82.8%	21	64.3	65.2	76.7	70.2	71.4	87.0	63.3	73.1	53.3	$12,767	$2,004	$10,763
Graceville Colony - 07	Public	K-8	23843 - 446A Ave	Winfred	57076	Lake County	Chester Area School District 39-1	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(605) 256-2267	21	2	10.5		21 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)				10.0				10.0		$13,880	$526	$13,353
West Central Humboldt Elementary - 02	Public	K-5	600 S Main St	Humboldt	57035	Minnehaha County	West Central School District 49-7	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(605) 363-3131	403	27	15.1	12.9%	374 (92.8%)	1 (0.2%)	6 (1.5%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (3.0%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (2.5%)	61.6	73^rd of 201 public elementary schools	63.7%		66.1	71^st of 204 public elementary schools	65.2%	2	51.8	57.6	50.5	53.1	67.9	63.6	51.4	60.9	36.7	$9,880	$644	$9,236
Shannon Colony Elementary - 08	Public	K-8	43945 235th St.	Winfred	57076	Lake County	Howard School District 48-3	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(605) 772-4443	29	2	12.8		29 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)				50.0				62.5		$12,026	$499	$11,528

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