C
Below Average
59/100

Elkton Elementary - 02

📚 Pre-K – 06 🏫 School
📍 508 Buffalo St, Elkton, SD 57026
Overall
C
59/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
D
1.1 grade levels below the U.S. average · 18th percentile in South Dakota
Growth
B
Students gain 1.07 grade levels a year (U.S. average 1.0) · 62nd percentile
Resources
A
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against South Dakota schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

59
Repit Score
out of 100
204
Students
enrolled
10.9:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$15K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)40%18/1001.1 grade levels below the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
📈 Growth (how fast students learn)45%62/100Students gain 1.07 grade levels per school year in 2022–25 (national average ≈ 1.0) and gained 1.03 in 2009–19; 73rd percentile in South Dakota (recent period weighted 70%)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)15%88/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 14% students directly certified for free meals (their families receive SNAP or similar aid). Compared with South Dakota schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are −34 points worse than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in South Dakota. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency42% (−11 pts vs. state avg 53%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency27% (−16 pts vs. state avg 43%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the South Dakota state test (2018–19), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
White42%32%reading -18 pts, math -20 pts14th percentile (list)
Low-income10%10%reading -24 pts, math -16 pts7th percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 508 Buffalo St
City Elkton
ZIP Code 57026
District 4621390
NCES School ID 462139000187
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 57026

Understanding the community around Elkton Elementary - 02 helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $75,500
Per Capita Income $33,363
Poverty Rate 7.5%
Households Earning $100K+ 32.7%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 24.9%
High School or Higher 91.4%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $222,800
Median Rent $731
Owner-Occupied 69.8%
Renter-Occupied 30.2%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Elkton Elementary - 02.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 52.9%
Female 47.1%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

White 77.0%
Hispanic/Latino 19.1%
Two or More Races 3.9%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 204
Teachers (FTE) 18.8
Student:Teacher Ratio 10.9:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Elkton Elementary - 02?
Elkton Elementary - 02 has a Repit School Score of 59 out of 100, earning a grade of C. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Elkton Elementary - 02?
Elkton Elementary - 02 has 204 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 10.9:1.
What grades does Elkton Elementary - 02 serve?
Elkton Elementary - 02 serves grades Pre-K – 06 and is classified as a School. This is a public school.
How much funding does Elkton Elementary - 02 receive per student?
Elkton Elementary - 02 receives $15,370 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Elkton Elementary - 02 in 57026 ▼
Avg Home Value
$299,266
Avg Monthly Rent
$873
1-Year Change
+16.0%
% Renters
30.2%

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026