Washington Elementary School (Closed 2008)

Washington Elementary School serves 254 students in grades Kindergarten-2. 
Minority enrollment was 6% of the student body (majority American Indian and Black), which was lower than the South Dakota state average of 33% (majority American Indian).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-2
Total Students
254 students
Total Classroom Teachers (05-06)
15 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (SD)
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
12:1
American Indian
3%
14%
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
1%
8%
Black
1%
3%
White
94%
67%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
0.12
Eligible for Free Lunch
22%
31%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
6%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Washington Elementary School?
254 students attend Washington Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Washington Elementary School students are White, 3% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What grades does Washington Elementary School offer ?
Washington Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-2
What school district is Washington Elementary School part of?
Washington Elementary School is part of Madison Central School District 39-2.

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