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Jones County Elementary - 02

305 Jefferson Ave
Murdo, SD 57559
(School attendance zone shown in map)
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 79 students in grades Kindergarten-4, Jones County Elementary - 02 ranks in the bottom 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 40-59% (which is approximately equal to the South Dakota state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-59% (which is approximately equal to the South Dakota state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the South Dakota state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 32% (majority American Indian).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-4
  • Enrollment: 79 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 29%
  • : Bottom 50% in SD
  • : 40-59% (Top 50%)
  • : 40-59% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Jones County Elementary - 02's student population of 79 students has grown by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 8 teachers has grown by 14% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-4
Total Students
79 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
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Students by Grade
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
Jones County Elementary - 02 ranks within the bottom 50% of all 636 schools in South Dakota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Jones County Elementary - 02 is 0.45, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.51. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (SD)
#393 out of 636 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Jones County Elementary - 02, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
40-59%
42%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Jones County Elementary - 02 and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in South Dakota by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
40-59%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Jones County Elementary - 02 and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of South Dakota by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
12:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Jones County Elementary - 02 and the public school average student teacher ratio of South Dakota by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
5%
14%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Jones County Elementary - 02 and percentage of American Indian public school students in South Dakota by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
1%
8%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Jones County Elementary - 02 and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in South Dakota by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
n/a
3%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Jones County Elementary - 02 and the percentage of Black public school students in South Dakota by year, with the latest 2015-16 school year data.
White
71%
68%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Jones County Elementary - 02 and the percentage of White public school students in South Dakota by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
22%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Jones County Elementary - 02 and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in South Dakota by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Jones County Elementary - 02.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in South Dakota.
0.45
This chart displays the diversity score of Jones County Elementary - 02 and the public school average diversity score of South Dakota by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
47%
30%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Jones County Elementary - 02 and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in South Dakota by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Jones County Elementary - 02 and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in South Dakota by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is Jones County Elementary - 02's ranking?
Jones County Elementary - 02 is ranked #393 out of 636 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in South Dakota.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% SD state average), while 40-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% SD state average).
How many students attend Jones County Elementary - 02?
79 students attend Jones County Elementary - 02.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of Jones County Elementary - 02 students are White, 22% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Jones County Elementary - 02?
Jones County Elementary - 02 has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 12:1.
What grades does Jones County Elementary - 02 offer ?
Jones County Elementary - 02 offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-4
What school district is Jones County Elementary - 02 part of?
Jones County Elementary - 02 is part of Jones County School District 37-3.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-4
  • Enrollment: 79 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 29%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 40-59% (Top 50%)
  • : 40-59% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education

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