Hereford Elementary - 08

15998 Cross S Rd
Whitewood, SD 57793
(School attendance zone shown in map)
7/
10
Top 50%
Serving 11 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Hereford Elementary - 08 ranks in the top 50% of all schools in South Dakota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≥50% (which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥50% (which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 54%).
The student:teacher ratio of 6:1 is lower than the South Dakota state level of 12:1.

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 11 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 6:1
  • : ≥50% (Top 1% in SD)
  • : ≥50% (Top 1%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Hereford Elementary - 08 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Dakota for:

School Overview

Hereford Elementary - 08's student population of 11 students has declined by 26% over five school years.
The teacher population of 2 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
11 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Hereford Elementary - 08 is 0.00, 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.
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State Level (SD)
(18-19)
≥50%
46%
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(18-19)
≥50%
54%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Hereford Elementary - 08 and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of South Dakota by year, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
6:1
12:1
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American Indian
n/a
14%
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Asian
n/a
2%
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Hispanic
n/a
7%
Black
n/a
3%
White
100%
69%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.00
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Eligible for Free Lunch
27%
29%
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School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≥50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% SD state average), while ≥50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 54% SD state average).
How many students attend Hereford Elementary - 08?
11 students attend Hereford Elementary - 08.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Hereford Elementary - 08 students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Hereford Elementary - 08?
Hereford Elementary - 08 has a student ration of 6:1, which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 12:1.
What grades does Hereford Elementary - 08 offer ?
Hereford Elementary - 08 offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Hereford Elementary - 08 part of?
Hereford Elementary - 08 is part of Meade School District 46-1.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 11 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 6:1
  • : ≥50% (Top 1%)
  • : ≥50% (Top 1%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education

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