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Baltic Elementary - 02

1 Bulldog Ave
Baltic, SD 57003
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Top 20%
Tel: (605) 529-5464
www.balticschool.org
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Baltic Elementary - 02 serves 266 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
Baltic Elementary - 02 placed in the top 20% of all schools in South Dakota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-64% (which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 46%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 54%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the South Dakota state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 31% (majority American Indian).

Quick Stats (2022-23)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 266 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 11%
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Top 20% in SD
  • Math Proficiency
    : 60-64% (Top 20%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 55-59% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Baltic Elementary - 02 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Dakota for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)

School Overview

Baltic Elementary - 02's student population of 266 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.
Awards
 Blue Ribbon School - Selected in 2015
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
266 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
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School Rankings

Baltic Elementary - 02 is ranked within the top 20% of all 631 schools in South Dakota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2018-19 school year.
The diversity score of Baltic Elementary - 02 is 0.21, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.50. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data
This School
State Level (SD)
Overall Testing Rank
#126 out of 631 schools
(Top 20%)
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
46%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
54%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
12:1
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American Indian
2%
14%
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Asian
n/a
2%
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Hispanic
5%
7%
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Black
n/a
3%
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White
89%
69%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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Diversity Score
0.21
0.50
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
19%
34%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
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School Statewide Testing
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School District Name
Baltic School District 49-1
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Baltic Elementary - 02's ranking?

Baltic Elementary - 02 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Dakota for: Highest overall rank (Top 20%) and Highest math proficiency (Top 20%).

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

60-64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% SD state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 54% SD state average).

How many students attend Baltic Elementary - 02?

266 students attend Baltic Elementary - 02.

What is the ethnic breakdown of the student body?

89% of Baltic Elementary - 02 students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are American Indian.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Baltic Elementary - 02?

Baltic Elementary - 02 has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 12:1.

What grades does Baltic Elementary - 02 offer ?

Baltic Elementary - 02 offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).

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Quick Stats (2022-23)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 266 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 11%
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Top 20%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 60-64% (Top 20%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 55-59% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education

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