Below Average
#460 of 574 schools in SD
Tripp Elementary - 03
Elementary School · Tripp-delmont School District 33-5 · Tripp, SD
A Tripp-delmont School District 33-5 elementary school where students score 8 points below what's typical for similar communities.
PO Box 430, Tripp, SD 57376
- Math 45% proficient (2022)
- Reading 25% proficient (2022)
- 10.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Tripp Elementary - 03 score 34% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 42%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. SD average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 5 points since 2019, to 35% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 56% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 51% (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 scoreFree/reduced lunch
44.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Tripp Elementary - 03 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 31Car-Dependent
- Bike 46Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$61,458
Median home value
$112,900
Median rent
$439/mo
College educated
27.5%
Homeownership
74%
Poverty rate
8.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 57376; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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Nearby same-level schools
2 in Tripp-Delmont School District 33-5
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clearfield Colony Elementary - 07Enrollment path unverified | Not rated | K–8 | Not available | 22 | Compare → |
| Greenwood Colony Elementary - 05Enrollment path unverified | Not rated | K–8 | Not available | 3 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Tripp-delmont School District 33-5
- Schools in district
- 5
- Rank in district
- #2 of 2
- District spending per student
- $16,190NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 14.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Tripp Elementary - 03 is listed in Tripp-Delmont School District 33-5; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Tripp Elementary - 03
Tripp Elementary - 03 is a public elementary school in Tripp, SD, part of Tripp-delmont School District 33-5, serving approximately 85 students in grades Pre-K-6th with a 10.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.7 out of 10 and ranks #460 of 574 schools in SD. State assessment records show 56% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 51% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Tripp Elementary - 03
What grades does Tripp Elementary - 03 serve?
Tripp Elementary - 03 serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.
How many students attend Tripp Elementary - 03?
Tripp Elementary - 03 has an enrollment of approximately 85 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Tripp Elementary - 03?
The student-teacher ratio at Tripp Elementary - 03 is 10.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Tripp Elementary - 03 rank in SD?
Tripp Elementary - 03 ranks #460 of 574 schools in SD.
What is Tripp Elementary - 03's MySchoolScout rating?
Tripp Elementary - 03 has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.7 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 Tripp Elementary - 03?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Tripp Elementary - 03 has 56% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 51% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Tripp Elementary - 03 a charter school?
No, Tripp Elementary - 03 is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Tripp Elementary - 03 a Title I school?
No, Tripp Elementary - 03 is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Tripp Elementary - 03?
44.7% of students at Tripp Elementary - 03 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
- Pre-K – 6th
- Enrollment
- 85
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 8
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Hutchinson County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 16.5%
- Phone
- (605) 935-6766
- Area population (ZIP 57376)
- 924
- Area average commute
- 17.7 min
- Area median age
- 48.2
Official sources & links
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 57376; 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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