Serving 225 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Mccook Central Elementary - 02 ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in South Dakota for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-49% (which is approximately equal to the South Dakota state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-39% (which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the South Dakota state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 34% (majority American Indian).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 225 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 8%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in SD
- Math Proficiency: 40-49% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-39% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: McCook Central Elementary's attendance zone covers the entire school district in Salem, SD, encompassing approximately 222.1 square miles. Families typically drive 15-20 minutes to reach the school, with an average distance of 8.5 miles from the school to the zone's edge and the furthest edge being 12.8 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
School Overview
Mccook Central Elementary - 02's student population of 225 students has grown by 30% over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has grown by 28% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
225 students
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Mccook Central Elementary - 02 ranks within the bottom 50% of all 619 schools in South Dakota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mccook Central Elementary - 02 is 0.15, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.53. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#457 out of 619 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
51%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
14%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
4%
9%
Black
n/a
3%
White
92%
66%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)5.8%
22.5%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
18%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mccook Central Elementary - 02's ranking?
Mccook Central Elementary - 02 is ranked #457 out of 619 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?
40-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% SD state average), while 30-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% SD state average).
How many students attend Mccook Central Elementary - 02?
225 students attend Mccook Central Elementary - 02.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Mccook Central Elementary - 02 students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Mccook Central Elementary - 02?
Mccook Central Elementary - 02 has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 12:1.
What grades does Mccook Central Elementary - 02 offer ?
Mccook Central Elementary - 02 offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Mccook Central Elementary - 02 part of?
Mccook Central Elementary - 02 is part of Mccook Central School District 43-7.
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