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Elk Point-jefferson Elementary - 02 vs. Beresford Elementary - 02

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School Overview

School
Elk Point-jefferson Elementary - 02
500 S Franklin St
Elk Point, SD 57025
: 
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Beresford Elementary - 02
209 S 4th St
Beresford, SD 57004
: 
6/
10
Top 50%
Overview
Serving 333 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Elk Point-jefferson Elementary - 02 ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in South Dakota for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is approximately equal to the South Dakota state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the South Dakota state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 33% (majority American Indian).
Serving 293 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Beresford Elementary - 02 ranks in the top 50% of all schools in South Dakota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is approximately equal to the South Dakota state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the South Dakota state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 33% (majority American Indian).
Grades Offered
K-5
K-5
Total Students
333 students
293 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Elk Point-jefferson Elementary - 02 over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Beresford Elementary - 02 over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
55% | 45%
48% | 52%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Elk Point-jefferson Elementary - 02.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Beresford Elementary - 02.
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
22 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Elk Point-jefferson Elementary - 02 over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Beresford Elementary - 02 over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Elk Point-jefferson Elementary - 02 with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Elk Point-Jefferson School District 61-7 and the state of South Dakota, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Beresford Elementary - 02 with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Beresford School District 61-2 and the state of South Dakota, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Test Scores

#441 out of 619 schools in SD
(Bottom 50%)
#285 out of 619 schools in SD
(Top 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Elk Point-jefferson Elementary - 02, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Beresford Elementary - 02, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
40-44%
(Bottom 50% in SD)
45-49%
(Top 50% in SD)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Elk Point-jefferson Elementary - 02 who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Elk Point-Jefferson School District 61-7 and South Dakota public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Beresford Elementary - 02 who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Beresford School District 61-2 and South Dakota public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
40-44%
(Bottom 50% in SD)(21-22 School Year Data)
50-54%
(Top 50% in SD)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Elk Point-jefferson Elementary - 02 who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Elk Point-Jefferson School District 61-7 and South Dakota public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Beresford Elementary - 02 who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Beresford School District 61-2 and South Dakota public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
40-49%
(Bottom 50% in SD)(21-22 School Year Data)
30-39%
(Bottom 50% in SD)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Elk Point-jefferson Elementary - 02 who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Elk Point-Jefferson School District 61-7 and South Dakota public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Beresford Elementary - 02 who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Beresford School District 61-2 and South Dakota public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Elk Point-jefferson Elementary - 02 by grade.
This chart displays the students of Beresford Elementary - 02 by grade.
Kindergarten Students
67
50
Grade 1 Students
47
42
Grade 2 Students
59
46
Grade 3 Students
48
50
Grade 4 Students
58
49
Grade 5 Students
54
56

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
3%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Elk Point-jefferson Elementary - 02, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Elk Point-Jefferson School District 61-7 and in South Dakota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Beresford Elementary - 02, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Beresford School District 61-2 and in South Dakota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Asian
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Elk Point-jefferson Elementary - 02, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Elk Point-Jefferson School District 61-7 and in South Dakota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2010-11 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Beresford Elementary - 02, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Beresford School District 61-2 and in South Dakota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2021-22 school year.
% Hispanic
5%
10%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Elk Point-jefferson Elementary - 02, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Elk Point-Jefferson School District 61-7 and in South Dakota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Beresford Elementary - 02, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Beresford School District 61-2 and in South Dakota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
1%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Elk Point-jefferson Elementary - 02, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Elk Point-Jefferson School District 61-7 and in South Dakota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Beresford Elementary - 02, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Beresford School District 61-2 and in South Dakota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
90%
85%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Elk Point-jefferson Elementary - 02, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Elk Point-Jefferson School District 61-7 and in South Dakota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Beresford Elementary - 02, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Beresford School District 61-2 and in South Dakota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Elk Point-jefferson Elementary - 02, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Elk Point-Jefferson School District 61-7 and in South Dakota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Beresford Elementary - 02, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Beresford School District 61-2 and in South Dakota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.19
0.27
This chart showcases the diversity score of Elk Point-jefferson Elementary - 02, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Elk Point-Jefferson School District 61-7 and South Dakota, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Beresford Elementary - 02, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Beresford School District 61-2 and South Dakota, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
11%
20%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Elk Point-jefferson Elementary - 02, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Elk Point-Jefferson School District 61-7 and South Dakota, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Beresford Elementary - 02, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Beresford School District 61-2 and South Dakota, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
5%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Elk Point-jefferson Elementary - 02, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Elk Point-Jefferson School District 61-7 and South Dakota, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Beresford Elementary - 02, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Beresford School District 61-2 and South Dakota, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
 
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