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#48 of 574 schools in SD

Top 8% in state

Gettysburg Elementary - 02

Elementary School · Gettysburg School District 53-1 · Gettysburg, SD

A Gettysburg School District 53-1 elementary school where students score 15 points above what's typical for similar communities.

100 E King Ave, Gettysburg, SD 57442

  • Math 65% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 65% proficient (2022)
  • 8.8:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress7.8Very Good50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data13
Annual Change-1.78 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics9.0Excellent30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency64.5% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency64.5% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency65% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)49% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+15.0 pts
Adjusted Percentile84th
Resources & Environment9.3Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio8.8:1
District spending per student$15,194
Chronic Absenteeism15.5%

Students at Gettysburg Elementary - 02 score 64% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 49%).

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2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. SD average.

Math Proficiency65%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency65%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 23 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 65% recently.

Show all 13 years
2009
Math
87%
ELA
87%
2010
Math
87%
ELA
92%
2011
Math
82%
ELA
82%
2012
Math
77%
ELA
87%
2014
Math
32%
ELA
42%
2015
Math
52%
ELA
57%
2016
Math
72%
ELA
62%
2017
Math
62%
ELA
57%
2018
Math
65%
ELA
65%
2019
Math
65%
ELA
65%
2020*
Math
65%
ELA
75%
2021*
Math
65%
ELA
75%
2022
Math
65%
ELA
65%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 67% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 70% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 26 test records from SD state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

22.7%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Gettysburg Elementary - 02 sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 45Car-Dependent
  • Bike 42Somewhat Bikeable

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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$60,568

Median home value

$133,400

Median rent

$902/mo

College educated

27.7%

Homeownership

77%

Poverty rate

18.5%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 57442; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

0 from verified nearby records

No verified same-level alternatives

The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.

Gettysburg School District 53-1

Schools in district
3
Rank in district
#1 of 3
District spending per student
$15,194NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
7.1%Census SAIPE · 2024

Gettysburg Elementary - 02 is listed in Gettysburg School District 53-1; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Gettysburg Elementary - 02

Gettysburg Elementary - 02 is a public elementary school in Gettysburg, SD, part of Gettysburg School District 53-1, serving approximately 97 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 8.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.5 out of 10 and ranks #48 of 574 schools in SD. State assessment records show 67% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 70% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Gettysburg Elementary - 02

What grades does Gettysburg Elementary - 02 serve?

Gettysburg Elementary - 02 serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.

How many students attend Gettysburg Elementary - 02?

Gettysburg Elementary - 02 has an enrollment of approximately 97 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Gettysburg Elementary - 02?

The student-teacher ratio at Gettysburg Elementary - 02 is 8.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Gettysburg Elementary - 02 rank in SD?

Gettysburg Elementary - 02 ranks #48 of 574 schools in SD.

What is Gettysburg Elementary - 02's MySchoolScout rating?

Gettysburg Elementary - 02 has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.5 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Gettysburg Elementary - 02?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Gettysburg Elementary - 02 has 67% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 70% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Gettysburg Elementary - 02 a charter school?

No, Gettysburg Elementary - 02 is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Gettysburg Elementary - 02 a Title I school?

No, Gettysburg Elementary - 02 is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Gettysburg Elementary - 02?

22.7% of students at Gettysburg Elementary - 02 qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
Kindergarten – 5th
Enrollment
97
Student-Teacher Ratio
8.8:1
Teachers (FTE)
11
Type
regular
Setting
Remote Rural
County
Potter County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
15.5%
Area population (ZIP 57442)
1,963
Area median age
42.4
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 57442; this does not measure the attendance area.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24

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