Witten Elementary - 08 serves 13 students in grades Kindergarten-8.
The student-teacher ratio of 4:1 was lower than the South Dakota state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment was 23% of the student body (majority American Indian), which was lower than the South Dakota state average of 34% (majority American Indian).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
13 students
Showing 2001–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
Showing 2001–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Student-Teacher Ratio
4:1
12:1
Showing 2001–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
23%
14%
Showing 2000–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
White
77%
66%
Showing 2001–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2000–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Free Lunch
54%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
23%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Wood School District 47-2
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Witten Elementary - 08?
13 students attend Witten Elementary - 08.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of Witten Elementary - 08 students are White, and 23% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Witten Elementary - 08?
Witten Elementary - 08 has a student ration of 4:1, which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 12:1.
What grades does Witten Elementary - 08 offer ?
Witten Elementary - 08 offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Witten Elementary - 08 part of?
Witten Elementary - 08 is part of Wood School District 47-2.
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