Serving 243 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Lead-deadwood Elementary - 03 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 35-39% (which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the South Dakota state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 34% (majority American Indian).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 243 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 9%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in SD
- Math Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Lead-Deadwood Elementary's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district of Deadwood, SD, covering approximately 431.5 square miles. Parents can expect a typical drive of 20-30 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 22.5 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
School Overview
Lead-deadwood Elementary - 03's student population of 243 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
243 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Lead-deadwood Elementary - 03 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 Lead-deadwood Elementary - 03 is 0.17, 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
#480 out of 619 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
42%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
51%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
42%
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
12:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
2%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
6%
9%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
White
91%
66%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
2%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)18.5%
22.5%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
19%
34%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lead-deadwood Elementary - 03's ranking?
Lead-deadwood Elementary - 03 is ranked #480 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?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% SD state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% SD state average).
How many students attend Lead-deadwood Elementary - 03?
243 students attend Lead-deadwood Elementary - 03.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Lead-deadwood Elementary - 03 students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Lead-deadwood Elementary - 03?
Lead-deadwood Elementary - 03 has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 12:1.
What grades does Lead-deadwood Elementary - 03 offer ?
Lead-deadwood Elementary - 03 offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Lead-deadwood Elementary - 03 part of?
Lead-deadwood Elementary - 03 is part of LEAD-Deadwood School District 40-1.
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