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The Declining Enrollment Problem In The Elementary Schools Of Hamlin County, W. F. Kumlien, Howard M. Sauer, C. Scandrette
The Declining Enrollment Problem In The Elementary Schools Of Hamlin County, W. F. Kumlien, Howard M. Sauer, C. Scandrette
Agricultural Experiment Station Rural Sociology Pamphlets (1940-1977)
During recent years, enrollments in most South Dakota elementary schools have declined & at very rapid rate. The prevailing type of rural school district organization in most counties has proved rather ineffective in coping with dwindling enrollments and with the consequent high costs per pupil. It is the purpose of this pamphlet to assist educators, school board members and other Yankton County leaders, by analyzing the nature of the problem and by presenting suggestions for its solution as they have grown out of the experiences of other South Dakota communities. This study was made possible through the cooperation of the …
The Problem Of Declining Enrollment In The Elementary Schools Of Codington County, W. F. Kumlien, Howard M. Sauer, C. Scandrette
The Problem Of Declining Enrollment In The Elementary Schools Of Codington County, W. F. Kumlien, Howard M. Sauer, C. Scandrette
Agricultural Experiment Station Rural Sociology Pamphlets (1940-1977)
During recent years, enrollments in most South Dakota elementary schools have declined & at very rapid rate. The prevailing type of rural school district organization in most counties has proved rather ineffective in coping with dwindling enrollments and with the consequent high costs per pupil. It is the purpose of this pamphlet to assist educators, school board members and other Codington County leaders, by analyzing the nature of the problem and by presenting suggestions for its solution as they have grown out of the experiences of other South Dakota communities. This study was made possible through -the cooperation of the …
The Emerging Rural Communities Of Beadle County, W. F. Kumlien, Howard M. Sauer, C. Scandrette
The Emerging Rural Communities Of Beadle County, W. F. Kumlien, Howard M. Sauer, C. Scandrette
Agricultural Experiment Station Rural Sociology Pamphlets (1940-1977)
In the period of early settlement in Beadle County the farmer’s contacts 'were largely limited to his immediate neighborhood. He seldom traveled more than three or four miles a distance commonly known as a "team haul.” In recent years, improved transportation facilities have permitted farm families to go to the village for an increasing proportion of their goods and services. As rural folks have extended their radius of interaction, larger village-centered communities have emerged. This study was made possible by the cooperation of the State and Federal Work Projects Administration with the South Dakota .Agricultural Experiment Station. The project is …
The Problem Of Declining Enrollment In Elementary Schools Of Aurora County, W. F. Kumlien, Howard M. Sauer, C. Scandrette
The Problem Of Declining Enrollment In Elementary Schools Of Aurora County, W. F. Kumlien, Howard M. Sauer, C. Scandrette
Agricultural Experiment Station Rural Sociology Pamphlets (1940-1977)
Aurora County, with a total of 80 rural schools, had closed 37.4 percent of those schools by 1940. At this date nine were operating with five or fewer pupils. Operation of schools for ten or fewer pupils is excessively expensive on an instructional cost-per-pupil basis. This study was made possible through the cooperation of the State and Federal Work Projects Administration and the South Dakota Agricultural Experiment Station. The project is officially designated as W.P.A. Project No. 665-74-3-143. The authors gratefully acknowledge the cooperation of Lennis J. Long, the Aurora County Superintendent of Schools, from whose office most of the …
The Problem Of Declining Enrollment In The Elementary Schools Of Davison County, W. F. Kumlien, Howard M. Sauer, C. Scandrette
The Problem Of Declining Enrollment In The Elementary Schools Of Davison County, W. F. Kumlien, Howard M. Sauer, C. Scandrette
Agricultural Experiment Station Rural Sociology Pamphlets (1940-1977)
During recent years, enrollments in most South Dakota elementary schools have declined at very rapid rate. The prevailing type of rural school district organization in most counties has proved rather ineffective in coping with dwindling enrollments and with the consequent high costs per pupil. It is the purpose of this pamphlet to assist educators, school board members and other Davison County leaders, by analyzing the nature of the problem and by presenting suggestions for its solution as they have grown out of the experiences of other South Dakota communities. This study was made possible through the cooperation of the State …
The Problem Of Population Adjustments In Miner County, W. F. Kumlien, Howard M. Sauer, C. Scandrette
The Problem Of Population Adjustments In Miner County, W. F. Kumlien, Howard M. Sauer, C. Scandrette
Agricultural Experiment Station Rural Sociology Pamphlets (1940-1977)
In order to understand the social interactions of any population group, one must know their nationality background. Differences in work customs, educational traditions, recreational interests, neighborhood persistence, religious beliefs, agricultural practices, thrift and frugality, progressive tendencies, and other activities and attitudes can be partially explained by variations in nationality background. During recent years the following significant changes have occurred in the composition and distribution of population in Miner county: the total population has declined; the proportion in the younger age groups has decreased while the proportion in the older age groups has increased; the sex ratio has become more nearly …
The Problem Of Declining Enrollment The Elementary Schools Of Bon Homme County, W. F. Kumlien, Howard M. Sauer, C. Scandrette
The Problem Of Declining Enrollment The Elementary Schools Of Bon Homme County, W. F. Kumlien, Howard M. Sauer, C. Scandrette
Agricultural Experiment Station Rural Sociology Pamphlets (1940-1977)
During recent years, enrollments in most South Dakota elementary schools have declined & at very rapid rate. The prevailing type of rural school district organization in most counties has proved rather ineffective in coping with dwindling enrollments and with the consequent high costs per pupil. It is the purpose of this pamphlet to assist educators, school board members and other Codington County leaders, by analyzing the nature of the problem and by presenting suggestions for its solution as they have grown out of the experiences of other South Dakota communities. This study was made possible through the cooperation of the …
The Problem Of Declining Enrollment In The Elementary Schools Of Deuel County, W. F. Kumlien, Howard M. Sauer, C. Scandrette
The Problem Of Declining Enrollment In The Elementary Schools Of Deuel County, W. F. Kumlien, Howard M. Sauer, C. Scandrette
Agricultural Experiment Station Rural Sociology Pamphlets (1940-1977)
During recent years, enrollments in most South Dakota elementary schools have declined at a very rapid rate. The prevailing type of rural school district organization in most counties has proved rather ineffective in coping with dwindling enrollments and with the consequent high costs per pupil. It is the purpose of this pamphlet to assist educators, school board members and other Deuel county leaders by analyzing the nature of the problem and by presenting suggestions for its solution as they have grown out of the experiences of other South Dakota communities. This study was made possible through the cooperation of the …
Characteristics Of Farm Families In Sully County As Related Tenure And Relief Status, W. F. Kumlien, C. Scandrette, Howard M. Sauer
Characteristics Of Farm Families In Sully County As Related Tenure And Relief Status, W. F. Kumlien, C. Scandrette, Howard M. Sauer
Agricultural Experiment Station Rural Sociology Pamphlets (1940-1977)
During 1938 certain social and economic information was secured for each farm operator in Sully County. This information was entered on a standardized schedule designated as form SS-1-A. For families who had applied for Farm Security grants, this information was secured from grant applications on file in the local Farm Security office. For families who had not applied for Farm Security assistance this information was secured from a variety of sources l including: assessors' listing sheets in the Auditors office; birth records in the Clerk of Courts office; school census and teachers reports in the Superintendent of Schools office; and …
The Problem Of Declining Enrollment In The Elementary Schools Of Mcpherson County, W. F. Kumlien, Howard M. Sauer, C. Scandrette
The Problem Of Declining Enrollment In The Elementary Schools Of Mcpherson County, W. F. Kumlien, Howard M. Sauer, C. Scandrette
Agricultural Experiment Station Rural Sociology Pamphlets (1940-1977)
During recent years, enrollments in most South Dakota elementary schools have declined at a very rapid rate. The prevailing type of rural school district organization in most counties has proved rather ineffective in coping with dwindling enrollments and with the consequent high costs per pupil. It is the purpose of this pamphlet to assist educators, school board members and other McPherson county leaders by analyzing the nature of the problem and by presenting suggestions for its solution as they have grown out of the experiences of other South Dakota communities. This study was made possible through the cooperation of the …
Characteristics Of Farm Families In Brookings County As Related To Tenure And Relief Status, W. F. Kumlien, C. Scandrette
Characteristics Of Farm Families In Brookings County As Related To Tenure And Relief Status, W. F. Kumlien, C. Scandrette
Agricultural Experiment Station Rural Sociology Pamphlets (1940-1977)
During 1938 certain social and economic information was secured for each farm operator in Brookings County. This information was entered on a standardized schedule designated as form SS-1-A. For families who had applied for Farm Security grants, this information was secured from grant applications on file in the local Farm Security office. For families who had not applied for Farm Security assistance this information was secured from a variety of sources including: assessors listing sheets in the Auditors office; birth records in the Clerk or Courts office; school census and teachers reports in the Superintendent of Schools office; and public …
The Emerging Rural Communities Of Miner County, W. F. Kumlien, Howard M. Sauer, C. Scandrette
The Emerging Rural Communities Of Miner County, W. F. Kumlien, Howard M. Sauer, C. Scandrette
Agricultural Experiment Station Rural Sociology Pamphlets (1940-1977)
In the period of early settlement in Miner county the farmer's contacts were largely limited to his immediate neighborhood. He seldom traveled more than three or four miles--a distance commonly known as a "team haul". In recent years, improved transportation facilities have per mitted farm families to go to the village for an increasing proportion of their goods and services. As rural folks have extended their radius of interaction, larger village centered communities have emerged. This study was made possible by the cooperation of the State and Federal Work Projects Administration with the South Dakota Agricultural Experiment Station. The project …
The Problem Of Population Adjustments In Sully County, W. F. Kumlien, Howard M. Sauer, C. Scandrette
The Problem Of Population Adjustments In Sully County, W. F. Kumlien, Howard M. Sauer, C. Scandrette
Agricultural Experiment Station Rural Sociology Pamphlets (1940-1977)
During recent years the following significant changes have occurred in the composition and distribution of population in Sully county: the total population has declined; the proportion in the younger age groups has decreased while the proportion in the older age groups has increased; the sex ratio has become more nearly equal; the percentage or foreign born has decreased; the birth rate has been sharply curtailed; and tenancy has increased. Some of these changes have come about as adjustments to changing social and economic conditions. Because a lag always exists between a changing population pattern and long established social institutional patterns, …
The Emerging Rural Communities Of Marshall County, W. F. Kumlien, Howard M. Sauer, C. Scandrette
The Emerging Rural Communities Of Marshall County, W. F. Kumlien, Howard M. Sauer, C. Scandrette
Agricultural Experiment Station Rural Sociology Pamphlets (1940-1977)
In the period of early settlement in Marshall County the farmer's contacts were largely limited to his immediate neighborhood. He seldom traveled more than three or four miles--a distance commonly known as a "team haul". In recent years, improved transportation facilities have permitted farm families to go to the village for an increasing proportion of their goods and services. As rural folks have extended their radius of interaction, larger village centered communities have emerged. This study was made possible by the cooperation of the State and Federal Work Projects Administration with the South Dakota Agricultural Experiment Station. The project is …
The Emerging Rural Communities Of Douglas County, W. F. Kumlien, Howard M. Sauer, C. Scandrette
The Emerging Rural Communities Of Douglas County, W. F. Kumlien, Howard M. Sauer, C. Scandrette
Agricultural Experiment Station Rural Sociology Pamphlets (1940-1977)
In the period of early settlement in Douglas county the farmer's contacts were largely limited to his immediate neighborhood. He seldom traveled more than three or four miles--a distance commonly known as a "team haul". In recent years, improved transportation facilities have permitted farm families to go to the village for an increasing proportion of their goods and services. As rural folks have extended their radius of interaction, larger village centered communities have emerged. This study was made possible b:r the cooperation of the State and Federal Work Projects Administration with the South Dakota Agricultural Experiment Station The project is …
Characteristics Of Farm Families In Kingsbury County As Related To Tenure And Relief Status, W. F. Kumlien, Vera Woolbert, C. Scandrette
Characteristics Of Farm Families In Kingsbury County As Related To Tenure And Relief Status, W. F. Kumlien, Vera Woolbert, C. Scandrette
Agricultural Experiment Station Rural Sociology Pamphlets (1940-1977)
During 1938 certain social and economic information was secured for each farm operator in Kingsbury County. This information was entered on a standardized schedule designated as form SS-1-A. For families who had applied for Farm Security grants, this information was secured from grant applications on file in the local Farm Security office. For families who had not applied for Farm Security assistance this information was secured from a variety of sources including: assessors listing sheets in the Auditors office; birth records in the Clerk or Courts office; school census and teachers reports in the Superintendent of Schools office; and public …
The Problem Of Declining Enrollment In The Elementary Schools Of Spink County, W. F. Kumlien, C. Scandrette, Raymond Hatch
The Problem Of Declining Enrollment In The Elementary Schools Of Spink County, W. F. Kumlien, C. Scandrette, Raymond Hatch
Agricultural Experiment Station Rural Sociology Pamphlets (1940-1977)
During recent years, enrollments in most South Dakota elementary schools have declined at a very rapid rate. The prevailing type of rural school district organization in most counties has proved rather ineffective in coping with dwindling enrollments and with the consequent high costs per pupil. It is the purpose of this pamphlet to assist educators, school board members and other Spink County leaders by analyzing the nature of the problem and by presenting suggestions for its solution as they have grown out of the experiences of other South Dakota communities. This study was made possible through the cooperation of the …
The Problem Of Over-Churched And Unchurched Areas In Sully County, W. F. Kumlien, C. Scandrette, Raymond Hatch
The Problem Of Over-Churched And Unchurched Areas In Sully County, W. F. Kumlien, C. Scandrette, Raymond Hatch
Agricultural Experiment Station Rural Sociology Pamphlets (1940-1977)
This study was made possible through the cooperation or the State and Federal Work Projects Administration with the South Dakota Agricultural Experiment Station. The project is officially designated as W.P.A. Project No. 665-74-3-143. The authors gratefully acknowledge the cooperation of the Farm Security Administration from whose records considerable data were secured concerning the nationality and tenure status of farm operators. Further acknowledgement is made of the assistance which pastors and laymen of Sully county churches lent to the field worker in obtaining information on church preference and membership
The Problem Of Declining Enrollment In The Elementary Schools Of Gregory County, W. F. Kumlien, C. Scandrette, Raymond Hatch
The Problem Of Declining Enrollment In The Elementary Schools Of Gregory County, W. F. Kumlien, C. Scandrette, Raymond Hatch
Agricultural Experiment Station Rural Sociology Pamphlets (1940-1977)
During recent years, enrollments in most South Dakota elementary schools have declined at a very rapid rate. The prevailing type of rural school district organization in most counties has proved rather ineffective in coping with dwindling enrollments and with the consequent high costs per pupil. It is the purpose of this pamphlet to assist educators, school board members and other Gregory County leaders by analyzing the nature of the problem and by presenting suggestions for its solution as they have grown out of the experiences of other South Dakota communities. This study was made possible through the cooperation or the …
The Problem Of Declining Enrollment In The Elementary Schools Of Edmunds County, W. F. Kumlien, C. Scandrette, Raymond Hatch
The Problem Of Declining Enrollment In The Elementary Schools Of Edmunds County, W. F. Kumlien, C. Scandrette, Raymond Hatch
Agricultural Experiment Station Rural Sociology Pamphlets (1940-1977)
This study was made possible through the cooperation or the State and Federal Work Projects Administration and the South Dakota Agricultural Experiment station. The project is officially designated as W.P.A. Project No. 665-74-.3-143. The authors gratefully acknowledge the cooperation of Mr. Fred R. Dehnert, the Edmunds County Superintendent or Schools, from whose office most of the data used in this study was secured; and of high schools superintendents who supplied lists of their tuition students.
The Problem Of Population Adjustments In Beadle County, W. F. Kumlien, Howard M. Sauer, C. Scandrette
The Problem Of Population Adjustments In Beadle County, W. F. Kumlien, Howard M. Sauer, C. Scandrette
Agricultural Experiment Station Rural Sociology Pamphlets (1940-1977)
During recent years the following significant changes have occurred in the composition and distribution or population in Beadle County the total population has declined;· the proportion in the younger age groups has decreased while the proportion in the older age groups has increased; the sex ratio has become more nearly equal; the percentage of foreign born has decreased; the birth rate has bean sharply curtailed; and tenancy has increased. Some or these changes have come about as adjustments to changing social and economic conditions. Because a lag always exists between a changing population pattern and lone established social institutional patterns, …
The Problem Of Population Adjustments In Moody County, W. F. Kumlien, Howard M. Sauer, C. Scandrette
The Problem Of Population Adjustments In Moody County, W. F. Kumlien, Howard M. Sauer, C. Scandrette
Agricultural Experiment Station Rural Sociology Pamphlets (1940-1977)
During recent years the following significant changes have occurred in the composition and distribution of population in Moody County: the total population has declined; the proportion in the younger age groups has decreased while the proportion in the older age groups has increased; the sex ratio has become more nearly equal; the percentage or foreign born has decreased; the birth rate has been sharply curtailed; and tenancy has increased. Some of these changes have come about as adjustments to changing social and economic conditions. Because a lag always exists between a changing population pattern and long established social institutional patterns, …
The Problem Of Declining Enrollment In The Elementary Schools Of Buffalo County, W. F. Kumlien, C. Scandrette, Raymond Hatch
The Problem Of Declining Enrollment In The Elementary Schools Of Buffalo County, W. F. Kumlien, C. Scandrette, Raymond Hatch
Agricultural Experiment Station Rural Sociology Pamphlets (1940-1977)
This study was made possible through the cooperation of the State and Federal Work Projects Administration and the South Dakota Agricultural Experiment Station. The project is officially designated as W.P.A. Project No. 665-74-3-143.-The authors gratefully acknowledge the cooperation of Mrs. Merle Tysdale, the Buffalo County Superintendent of Schools, from whose office most of the data used in this study was secured; and of high school superintendents who supplied lists of their tuition students.
The Problem Of Declining Enrollment In The Elementary Schools Of Roberts County, W. F. Kumlien, C. Scandrette, Raymond Hatch
The Problem Of Declining Enrollment In The Elementary Schools Of Roberts County, W. F. Kumlien, C. Scandrette, Raymond Hatch
Agricultural Experiment Station Rural Sociology Pamphlets (1940-1977)
During recent years, enrollments in most South Dakota elementary schools have declined at a very rapid rate. The prevailing type of rural school district organization in most counties has proved rather ineffective in coping with dwindling enrollments and with the consequent high costs per pupil. It is the purpose of this pamphlet to assist educators, school board members and other Roberts County leaders by analyzing the nature of the problem and by presenting suggestions for its solution as they have grown out of the experiences of other South Dakota communities. This study was made possible through the cooperation of the …
The Problem Of Population Adjustments In Hyde County, W. F. Kumlien, C. Scandrette, Raymond Hatch
The Problem Of Population Adjustments In Hyde County, W. F. Kumlien, C. Scandrette, Raymond Hatch
Agricultural Experiment Station Rural Sociology Pamphlets (1940-1977)
During recent years the following significant changes have occurred in the composition and distribution of population in Hyde county: the total population has declined; the proportion in the younger age groups has decreased while the proportion in the older age groups has increased; the sex ratio has 'become more nearly equal; the percentage or foreign born has decreased; the birth rate has been sharply curtailed; and tenancy has increased. Some of these changes have come about as adjustments to changing social and economic conditions. Because a lag always exists between a changing population pattern and long established social institutional patterns, …
The Problem Of Population Adjustments In Brookings County, W. F. Kumlien, C. Scandrette, Raymond Hatch
The Problem Of Population Adjustments In Brookings County, W. F. Kumlien, C. Scandrette, Raymond Hatch
Agricultural Experiment Station Rural Sociology Pamphlets (1940-1977)
During recent years the following significant changes have occurred in the composition and distribution of population in Brookings county; the total population has declined; the proportion in the younger age Groups has decreased while the proportion in the older age groups has increased; the sex ratio has 'become more nearly equal; the percentage or foreign born has decreased; the birth rate has been sharply curtailed; and tenancy has increased. Some of these changes have come about as adjustments to changing social and economic conditions. Because a lag always exists between a changing population pattern and long established social institutional patterns, …
The Problem Of Declining Enrollment In The Elementary Schools Of Campbell County, W. F. Kumlien, C. Scandrette, Raymond Hatch
The Problem Of Declining Enrollment In The Elementary Schools Of Campbell County, W. F. Kumlien, C. Scandrette, Raymond Hatch
Agricultural Experiment Station Rural Sociology Pamphlets (1940-1977)
During recent years, enrollments in most South Dakota elementary schools have declined at a very rapid rate. The prevailing type of rural school district organization in most counties has proved rather ineffective in coping with dwindling enrollments and with the consequent high costs per pupil. It is the purpose of this pamphlet to assist educators, school board members and other Campbell County leaders by analyzing the nature of the problem and by presenting suggestions for its solution as they have grown out of the experiences of other South Dakota communities. This study was made possible through the cooperation of the …
The Problem Of Declining Enrollment In The Elementary Schools Of Schools Of Tripp County, W. F. Kumlien, C. Scandrette, Raymond Hatch
The Problem Of Declining Enrollment In The Elementary Schools Of Schools Of Tripp County, W. F. Kumlien, C. Scandrette, Raymond Hatch
Agricultural Experiment Station Rural Sociology Pamphlets (1940-1977)
During recent years, enrollments in most South Dakota elementary schools have declined at a very rapid rate. The prevailing type of rural school district organization in most counties has proved rather ineffective in coping with dwindling enrollments and with the consequent high costs per pupil. It is the purpose of this pamphlet to assist educators, school board members and other Tripp County leaders by analyzing the nature of the problem and by presenting suggestions for its solution as they have grown out of the experiences of other South Dakota communities. This study was made possible through the cooperation or the …
The Problem Of Declining Enrollment In The Elementary Schools Of Walworth County, W. F. Kumlien, C. Scandrette, Raymond Hatch
The Problem Of Declining Enrollment In The Elementary Schools Of Walworth County, W. F. Kumlien, C. Scandrette, Raymond Hatch
Agricultural Experiment Station Rural Sociology Pamphlets (1940-1977)
During recent years, enrollments in most South Dakota elementary schools have declined at a very rapid rate. The prevailing type of rural school district organization in most counties has proved rather ineffective in coping with dwindling enrollments and with the consequent high costs per pupil. It is the purpose of this pamphlet to assist educators, school board members and other Walworth County leaders by analyzing the nature of the problem and by presenting suggestions for its solution as they have grown out of the experiences of other South Dakota communities. This study was made possible through the cooperation of the …
The Problem Of Over-Churched And Unchurched Areas In Moody County, W. F. Kumlien, Clifford Holm, C. Scandrette, Raymond Hatch
The Problem Of Over-Churched And Unchurched Areas In Moody County, W. F. Kumlien, Clifford Holm, C. Scandrette, Raymond Hatch
Agricultural Experiment Station Rural Sociology Pamphlets (1940-1977)
This study was made possible through the cooperation of the state and Federal Work Projects Administration with the South Dakota Agricultural Experiment Station. The project is officially designated as W.P.A. Project No.665-74-3-143. The authors gratefully acknowledge the cooperation of the Farm Security Administration from whose records considerable data were secured concerning the characteristics of farm operations; and of pastors and laymen of Moody county churches who collected much of the data concerning church preference and membership.