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#359 of 574 schools in SD

Jolley Elementary - 04

Elementary School · Vermillion School District 13-1 · Vermillion, SD

A Vermillion School District 13-1 elementary school serving grades 2nd – 5th.

224 S University, Vermillion, SD 57069

  • Math 43% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 51% proficient (2022)
  • 14.2:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress5.2Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data13
Annual Change-2.94 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics6.4Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency43% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency51% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency47% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)46% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+1.3 pts
Adjusted Percentile48th
Resources & Environment6.1Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio14.2:1
District spending per student$11,110
Chronic Absenteeism15.9%

Students at Jolley Elementary - 04 score 47% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 46%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. SD average.

Math Proficiency43%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency51%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 6 points since 2019, to 47% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).

Show all 13 years
2009
Math
77%
ELA
83%
2010
Math
74%
ELA
80%
2011
Math
78%
ELA
81%
2012
Math
74%
ELA
80%
2014
Math
56%
ELA
63%
2015
Math
48%
ELA
61%
2016
Math
52%
ELA
57%
2017
Math
49%
ELA
59%
2018
Math
48%
ELA
57%
2019
Math
48%
ELA
57%
2020*
Math
43%
ELA
49%
2021*
Math
43%
ELA
49%
2022
Math
43%
ELA
51%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 56% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 64% (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

34.2%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Jolley Elementary - 04 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 63Somewhat Walkable
  • Bike 70Very Bikeable
  • City Safety: Elevated1,346/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Vermillion), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

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

Median income

$54,720

Median home value

$225,800

Median rent

$731/mo

College educated

49.6%

Homeownership

47.1%

Poverty rate

22.8%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 57069; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

1 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
St Agnes Elementary SchoolPrivate · tuition4.9PK–50.4 mi92Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Vermillion School District 13-1

Schools in district
4
Rank in district
#3 of 4
District spending per student
$11,110NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
12.8%Census SAIPE · 2024

Jolley Elementary - 04 is listed in Vermillion School District 13-1; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Jolley Elementary - 04

Jolley Elementary - 04 is a public elementary school in Vermillion, SD, part of Vermillion School District 13-1, serving approximately 383 students in grades 2nd-5th with a 14.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.7 out of 10 and ranks #359 of 574 schools in SD. State assessment records show 56% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 64% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Jolley Elementary - 04

What grades does Jolley Elementary - 04 serve?

Jolley Elementary - 04 serves students in grades 2nd through 5th.

How many students attend Jolley Elementary - 04?

Jolley Elementary - 04 has an enrollment of approximately 383 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Jolley Elementary - 04?

The student-teacher ratio at Jolley Elementary - 04 is 14.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Jolley Elementary - 04 rank in SD?

Jolley Elementary - 04 ranks #359 of 574 schools in SD.

What is Jolley Elementary - 04's MySchoolScout rating?

Jolley Elementary - 04 has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.7 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 Jolley Elementary - 04?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Jolley Elementary - 04 has 56% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 64% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Jolley Elementary - 04 a charter school?

No, Jolley Elementary - 04 is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Jolley Elementary - 04 a Title I school?

No, Jolley Elementary - 04 is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Jolley Elementary - 04?

34.2% of students at Jolley Elementary - 04 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
2nd – 5th
Enrollment
383
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.2:1
Teachers (FTE)
27
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Town
County
Clay County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
15.9%
Area population (ZIP 57069)
12,937
Area average commute
15.7 min
Area median age
23.5
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 57069; 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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