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McCook Central Elementary - 02
PublicElementaryGrades PK–5
200 E Essex, Salem, SD 57058 · (605) 425-2264 · Part of McCook Central School District 43-7
Students
225
Students per teacher
13:1
Free or reduced lunch
25%
Setting
Rural
Grades
PK–5
What stands out about McCook Central Elementary - 02
- School Grade D: test results are near the bottom of the state
- Math proficiency 18 pts below the state
- Reading / language arts 28 pts below the state
- Enrollment up 30.1% since 2020
Test scores
EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21) · 2020–21Math proficiency24.5%
State average 42.2%
Reading / language arts24.5%
State average 52.3%
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200 E Essex, Salem
Students
Enrollment by grade
Pre-K39
Kindergarten40
Grade 126
Grade 223
Grade 332
Grade 435
Grade 530
Enrollment over time
173’20
186’21
184’22
208’23
225’24
Up 30.1% since 2020.
Who goes here
White 92%Two or more races 4%Hispanic 4%
As reported to NCES, share of students with a reported race or ethnicity.
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School facts: U.S. Department of Education (NCES), 2024-2025 school year. Scores: EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21). The School Grade is our own summary of state test results. Neighbor ratings are opinions, not an official measure of school quality.