White River School District 47-1

501 E 3rd St
White River, SD 57579
(District boundaries shown in map)
1/
10
Bottom 50%
For the 2024 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 383 students in White River School District 47-1. This district's average testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in South Dakota.
Public Schools in White River School District 47-1 have an average math proficiency score of 14% (versus the South Dakota public school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 26% (versus the 52% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the South Dakota public school average of 31% (majority American Indian).

Overview

2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
This State (SD)
# Schools
4 Schools
749 Schools
# Students
383 Students
145,783 Students
# Teachers
41 Teachers
10,922 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
9:1

District Rank

White River School District 47-1, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 148 school districts in South Dakota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 60-79% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
State Average (SD)
#143 out of 148 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
This chart display the overall district rank of White River School District 47-1, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
10-14%
43%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of White River School District 47-1 and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of SD by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
20-24%
52%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of White River School District 47-1 and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of SD by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
60-79%
80%
This chart display public school graduation rate of White River School District 47-1 and public school graduation rate of SD by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.26
0.50
# American Indian Students
329 Students
19,596 Students
% American Indian Students
86%
14%
# Asian Students
n/a
2,327 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
2%
# Hispanic Students
3 Students
10,537 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
7%
# Black Students
2 Students
4,608 Students
% Black Students
n/a
3%
# White Students
30 Students
100,718 Students
% White Students
8%
69%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
192 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
19 Students
7,776 Students
% of Two or more races Students
5%
5%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
-
3,368
# Students in K Grade:
37
12,562
# Students in 1st Grade:
27
10,440
# Students in 2nd Grade:
22
10,632
# Students in 3rd Grade:
31
10,662
# Students in 4th Grade:
32
10,681
# Students in 5th Grade:
29
10,736
# Students in 6th Grade:
28
11,038
# Students in 7th Grade:
26
11,203
# Students in 8th Grade:
37
11,335
# Students in 9th Grade:
36
13,002
# Students in 10th Grade:
24
10,808
# Students in 11th Grade:
26
9,782
# Students in 12th Grade:
28
9,534
# Ungraded Students:
-
-

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $19,125 is higher than the state median of $13,144. The school district revenue/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $17,358 is higher than the state median of $12,645. The school district spending/student has grown by 13% over four school years.
This School District
This State (SD)
Total Revenue
$7 MM
$1,916 MM
This chart display total revenue of White River School District 47-1 and median value from total revenues of all school districts in SD by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$7 MM
$1,844 MM
This chart display total spending of White River School District 47-1 and median value from total spendings of all school districts in SD by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$19,125
$13,144
This chart display average revenue per public school student in White River School District 47-1 and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in SD by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$17,358
$12,645
This chart display average spending per public school student in White River School District 47-1 and average spending per public school student of all school districts in SD by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best White River School District 47-1 Public Schools (2024)

School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Norris Elementary - 08
Math: <50% | Reading: <50%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
331 School Loop
White River, SD 57579
(605) 462-6455
Grades: K-5
| 48 students
Rank: #22.
White River High School - 01
Math: ≤20% | Reading: 40-59%
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
501 E 3rd St
White River, SD 57579
(605) 259-3136
Grades: 9-12
| 114 students
Rank: #33.
White River Middle School - 04
Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
501 E 3rd St
White River, SD 57579
(605) 259-3135
Grades: 6-8
| 91 students
Rank: #44.
White River Elementary - 02
Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
501 E 3rd St
White River, SD 57579
(605) 259-3137
Grades: PK-5
| 130 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to White River School District 47-1?
White River School District 47-1 manages 4 public schools serving 383 students.
What is the rank of White River School District 47-1?
White River School District 47-1 is ranked #144 out of 148 school districts in South Dakota (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in White River School District 47-1?
86% of White River School District 47-1 students are American Indian, 8% of students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student/teacher ratio of White River School District 47-1?
White River School District 47-1 has a student/teacher ratio of 9:1, which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 13:1.
What is White River School District 47-1's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $17,358 is higher than the state median of $12,645. The school district spending/student has grown by 13% over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • District size: 4 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 383 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 92%
  • : 60-79% (Btm 50% in SD)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education

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