Waverly-south Shore Elementary - 02

319 Mary Pl
Watertown, SD 57201
(School attendance zone shown in map)
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 113 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Waverly-south Shore Elementary - 02 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 30-39% (which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-49% (which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the South Dakota state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 33% (majority American Indian).

Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 113 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 13%
  • : Bottom 50% in SD
  • : 30-39% (Btm 50%)
  • : 40-49% (Btm 50%)
  • : 21-39% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education

School Overview

Waverly-south Shore Elementary - 02's student population of 113 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 11 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
113 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
School Calendar

School Rankings

Waverly-south Shore Elementary - 02 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 Waverly-south Shore Elementary - 02 is 0.24, 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.
This School
State Level (SD)
#461 out of 619 schools
(Bottom 50%)
30-39%
42%
40-49%
51%
21-39%
42%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
12:1
American Indian
2%
14%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
2%
8%
Black
1%
3%
White
87%
67%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
0.24
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
20%
31%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
24%
6%
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Waverly-south Shore Elementary - 02's ranking?
Waverly-south Shore Elementary - 02 is ranked #461 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?
30-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% SD state average), while 40-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% SD state average).
How many students attend Waverly-south Shore Elementary - 02?
113 students attend Waverly-south Shore Elementary - 02.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of Waverly-south Shore Elementary - 02 students are White, 8% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Waverly-south Shore Elementary - 02?
Waverly-south Shore Elementary - 02 has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 12:1.
What grades does Waverly-south Shore Elementary - 02 offer ?
Waverly-south Shore Elementary - 02 offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Waverly-south Shore Elementary - 02 part of?
Waverly-south Shore Elementary - 02 is part of Waverly School District 14-5.

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Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 113 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 13%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 30-39% (Btm 50%)
  • : 40-49% (Btm 50%)
  • : 21-39% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education

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