Serving 312 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Woodrow Wilson Elementary - 17 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 30-34% (which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 43%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the South Dakota state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority American Indian and Hispanic), which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 31% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 312 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 42%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in SD
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Woodrow Wilson Elementary - 17 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Dakota for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Woodrow Wilson Elementary - 17's student population of 312 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
312 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Woodrow Wilson Elementary - 17 ranks within the bottom 50% of all 616 schools in South Dakota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Woodrow Wilson Elementary - 17 is 0.62, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.50. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#530 out of 616 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
43%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
12:1
American Indian
14%
14%
Asian
2%
2%
Hispanic
9%
7%
Black
3%
3%
White
58%
69%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
14%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
35%
29%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Woodrow Wilson Elementary - 17's ranking?
Woodrow Wilson Elementary - 17 is ranked #530 out of 616 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in South Dakota.
What schools are Woodrow Wilson Elementary - 17 often compared to?
Woodrow Wilson Elementary - 17is often viewed alongside schools like South Park Elementary - 16 by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 43% SD state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% SD state average).
How many students attend Woodrow Wilson Elementary - 17?
312 students attend Woodrow Wilson Elementary - 17.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of Woodrow Wilson Elementary - 17 students are White, 14% of students are American Indian, 14% of students are Two or more races, 9% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Woodrow Wilson Elementary - 17?
Woodrow Wilson Elementary - 17 has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 12:1.
What grades does Woodrow Wilson Elementary - 17 offer ?
Woodrow Wilson Elementary - 17 offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Woodrow Wilson Elementary - 17 part of?
Woodrow Wilson Elementary - 17 is part of Rapid City Area School District 51-4.
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