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Montrose Elementary - 02

Summary:

Montrose Elementary - 02 is a public elementary school serving grades PK-5 in Montrose, South Dakota, with an enrollment of 107 students. The school is part of the Montrose School District 43-2, which is ranked 22 out of 126 school districts in the state and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Montrose Elementary - 02 has consistently performed well on the Smarter Balanced Assessments, with proficiency rates in English Language Arts (53.84%) and Mathematics (50%) exceeding the state averages in the 2023-2024 school year. Compared to nearby schools, the school generally outperforms Orland Colony Elementary - 04 (same district) and the schools in the Chester Area and McCook Central districts, which have lower proficiency rates. Montrose Elementary - 02's performance is comparable to Bridgewater-Emery Elementary - 02, another high-performing school in the state.

The school has a relatively low percentage of free and reduced-price lunch recipients, ranging from 10.53% to 19.47% over the past few years, which is lower than the nearby Bridgewater-Emery Elementary - 02 (38.89%) and some other nearby schools. While Montrose Elementary - 02's chronic absenteeism rate has increased slightly, from 4.0% in 2022-2023 to 7.4% in 2023-2024, it remains lower than the nearby Bridgewater-Emery Elementary - 02 (11.3%) and McCook Central Elementary - 02 (8.4%).


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 309 S Church Ave
       Montrose, SD  57048

(605) 363-5025

District: Montrose School District 43-2

SchoolDigger Rank:
84th of 201 South Dakota Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $13,318 Help


Students who attend Montrose Elementary - 02 usually attend:

Middle:    Montrose Middle School - 03
High:    Montrose High School - 01

Student/teacher ratio:  11.8 Help
Number of students:  117

Racial breakdown:

White:
93.2%
Hispanic:
2.6%
American Indian:
1.7%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  17.9% Help


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Compare Details Montrose Elementary - 02 ranks better than 58.2% of elementary schools in South Dakota. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 57.95. (See more...)
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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
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (93.2%), Hispanic (2.6%), American Indian (1.7%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 17.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Montrose Elementary - 02 is 11.8. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Montrose Elementary - 02 is $13,318.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Montrose Elementary - 02:

SchoolDigger ranks Montrose Elementary - 02 84th of 201 South Dakota public elementary schools. (See Montrose Elementary - 02 in the ranking list.)

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Montrose School District 43-2:

SchoolDigger ranks Montrose School District 43-2 22nd of 126 South Dakota school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Montrose Elementary - 02

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Rank History for all students at Montrose Elementary - 02

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools SD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 51.72 110th 187 41.2%
2004 54.57 114th 189 39.7%
2005 49.91 130th 194 33.0%
2006 43.45 146th 197 25.9%
2007 34.75 160th 194 17.5%
2008 57.09 107th 194 44.8%
2009 59.67 89th 196 54.6%
2010 50.36 129th 206 37.4%
2011 68.43 60th 205 70.7%
2012 46.75 150th 214 29.9%
2013 49.13 132nd 201 34.3%
2015 73.08 44th 209 78.9%
2016 71.11 46th 206 77.7%
2017 71.61 46th 207 77.8%
2018 56.59 96th 204 52.9%
2019 68.88 48th 206 76.7%
2021 64.27 73rd 202 63.9%
2022 81.51 27th 202 86.6%
2023 64.20 74th 204 63.7%
2024 57.95 84th 201 58.2%
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Rank History for Female students at Montrose Elementary - 02

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools SD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 57.75 75th 163 54.0%
2019 69.09 41st 155 73.5%
2024 93.63 4th 165 97.6%
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Rank History for Male students at Montrose Elementary - 02

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools SD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 34.10 123rd 170 27.6%
2024 32.04 119th 161 26.1%
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Rank History for White students at Montrose Elementary - 02

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools SD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 45.09 113th 186 39.2%
2019 59.62 72nd 191 62.3%
2021 57.75 79th 185 57.3%
2022 79.77 29th 184 84.2%
2023 64.06 65th 185 64.9%
2024 53.97 84th 184 54.3%
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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.

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Enrollment information for Montrose 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 136 136
1990 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 156 156
1991 0 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 147 147
1992 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 147 147
1993 137 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 137
1994 131 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 131
1995 121 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 121
1996 121 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 121
1997 125 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 125
1998 120 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 120
1999 110 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 110
2000 101 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 101
2001 94 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 94
2002 83 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 83
2003 83 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 83
2004 84 0 0 0 1 n/a n/a 0 85
2005 89 0 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 90
2006 88 0 0 2 1 n/a n/a 0 91
2007 77 0 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 80
2008 99 n/a n/a 5 1 n/a n/a 0 105
2009 106 0 0 4 0 n/a n/a 0 110
2010 113 0 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 116
2011 119 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 120
2012 108 0 0 3 0 0 3 0 114
2013 110 0 0 2 0 0 5 0 117
2014 99 0 0 3 1 0 2 0 105
2015 98 0 0 1 0 0 2 0 101
2016 99 1 0 1 0 0 1 0 102
2017 99 1 0 1 0 0 1 0 102
2018 105 1 1 5 0 0 0 0 112
2019 100 1 0 4 0 0 0 0 105
2020 102 2 0 4 0 0 0 0 108
2021 105 1 0 5 1 0 1 0 113
2022 109 1 0 2 2 0 0 0 114
2023 101 1 0 1 3 0 1 0 107
2024 109 1 0 3 2 0 2 0 117

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 Montrose Elementary - 02

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 136 8.4 16.1 n/a
1990 156 6.6 23.6 n/a
1991 147 5.6 26.2 n/a
1992 147 5.6 26.2 n/a
1993 137 8.8 15.6 n/a
1994 131 8.8 14.9 n/a
1995 121 9.3 13.0 n/a
1996 121 9.3 13.0 n/a
1997 125 8.7 14.4 15.2
1998 120 7.1 16.9 33.3
1999 110 7.6 14.5 27.3
2000 101 9.3 10.9 24.8
2001 94 10.6 8.9 27.7
2002 83 9.6 8.6 30.1
2003 83 9.6 8.6 30.1
2004 85 9.9 8.6 27.1
2005 90 10.9 8.3 24.4
2006 91 10.7 8.5 34.1
2007 80 9.4 8.5 28.8
2008 105 9.8 10.7 28.6
2009 110 9.8 11.2 28.2
2010 116 9.6 12.0 34.5
2011 120 9.6 12.4 34.2
2012 114 8.6 13.2 27.2
2013 117 8.2 14.1 34.2
2014 105 8.5 12.2 25.7
2015 101 9.0 11.2 15.8
2016 102 9.0 11.3 19.6
2017 102 9.3 10.8 21.6
2018 112 9.3 12.0 25.9
2019 105 8.0 13.0 22.9
2020 108 9.3 11.5 17.6
2021 113 8.7 12.9 19.5
2022 114 8.6 13.2 10.5
2023 107 9.0 11.8 17.8
2024 117 9.8 11.8 17.9

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 Montrose Elementary - 02

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 136 8.4 16.1 n/a
1990 156 6.6 23.6 n/a
1991 147 5.6 26.2 n/a
1992 147 5.6 26.2 n/a
1993 137 8.8 15.6 n/a
1994 131 8.8 14.9 n/a
1995 121 9.3 13.0 n/a
1996 121 9.3 13.0 n/a
1997 125 8.7 14.4 15.2
1998 120 7.1 16.9 33.3
1999 110 7.6 14.5 27.3
2000 101 9.3 10.9 24.8
2001 94 10.6 8.9 27.7
2002 83 9.6 8.6 30.1
2003 83 9.6 8.6 30.1
2004 85 9.9 8.6 27.1
2005 90 10.9 8.3 24.4
2006 91 10.7 8.5 34.1
2007 80 9.4 8.5 28.8
2008 105 9.8 10.7 28.6
2009 110 9.8 11.2 28.2
2010 116 9.6 12.0 34.5
2011 120 9.6 12.4 34.2
2012 114 8.6 13.2 27.2
2013 117 8.2 14.1 34.2
2014 105 8.5 12.2 25.7
2015 101 9.0 11.2 15.8
2016 102 9.0 11.3 19.6
2017 102 9.3 10.8 21.6
2018 112 9.3 12.0 25.9
2019 105 8.0 13.0 22.9
2020 108 9.3 11.5 17.6
2021 113 8.7 12.9 19.5
2022 114 8.6 13.2 10.5
2023 107 9.0 11.8 17.8
2024 117 9.8 11.8 17.9

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 Montrose Elementary - 02

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2020 $253 (2.1%) $11,515 (97.9%) $11,768
2021 $277 (2.3%) $11,971 (97.7%) $12,249
2022 $739 (4.9%) $14,485 (95.2%) $15,223
2023 $680 (5.1%) $12,638 (94.9%) $13,318

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Montrose Elementary - 02

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 48th of 206 Elementary schoolsRanks 74th of 204 Elementary schools
 13%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Montrose Elementary - 02)70.843.8
 27.1%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Montrose School District 43-2)65.444.5
 20.9%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (South Dakota)49.145.3
 3.8%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Montrose Elementary - 02)5037.5
 12.5%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Montrose School District 43-2)5038.9
 11.1%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (South Dakota)52.751.1
 1.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Montrose Elementary - 02)68.863.2
 5.6%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Montrose School District 43-2)57.960
 2.1%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (South Dakota)50.347.2
 3.1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Montrose Elementary - 02)62.547.4
 15.1%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Montrose School District 43-2)52.640
 12.6%
   4th Grade Mathematics (South Dakota)4947.7
 1.2%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Montrose Elementary - 02)64.383.3
 19.1%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Montrose School District 43-2)6068.8
 8.8%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (South Dakota)54.148.7
 5.4%
5th Grade Mathematics (Montrose Elementary - 02)5075
 25%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Montrose School District 43-2)46.756.3
 9.6%
   5th Grade Mathematics (South Dakota)40.539.4
 1.2%
5th Grade Science (Montrose Elementary - 02)57.166.7
 9.5%
   5th Grade Science (Montrose School District 43-2)53.350
 3.3%
   5th Grade Science (South Dakota)42.139.9
 2.2%
All Grades English Language Arts (Montrose Elementary - 02)68.561.7
 6.8%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Montrose School District 43-2)6256.2
 5.8%
   All Grades English Language Arts (South Dakota)53.249.7
 3.5%
All Grades Mathematics (Montrose Elementary - 02)53.751.1
 2.6%
   All Grades Mathematics (Montrose School District 43-2)51.943.1
 8.9%
   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 Students105107
 1.9%
African American11
American Indian03
Asian00
Hispanic41
 75%
Pacific Islander00
White100101
 1%
Two or More Races01
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients22.9%17.8%
 5.1%

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Students at Montrose Elementary - 02 are 93% White, 3% Hispanic, 2% American Indian, 2% Two or more races.

Montrose Elementary - 02 ranks 84th of 201 South Dakota elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

In the 2023-24 school year, 117 students attended Montrose Elementary - 02.

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

Middle : Montrose Middle School - 03
High : Montrose High School - 01


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