Wood Elementary - 02 (Closed 2023)

114 S. Dakota St.
Wood, SD 57585
Wood Elementary - 02 serves 24 students in grades Prekindergarten-8. 
The student-teacher ratio of 6:1 was lower than the South Dakota state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment was 29% of the student body (majority American Indian), which was lower than the South Dakota state average of 33% (majority American Indian).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
24 students
Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (SD)
Student-Teacher Ratio
6:1
12:1
American Indian
25%
14%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
4%
8%
Black
n/a
3%
White
71%
67%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
0.44
Eligible for Free Lunch
50%
31%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
38%
6%
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 Wood Elementary - 02?
24 students attend Wood Elementary - 02.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of Wood Elementary - 02 students are White, 25% of students are American Indian, and 4% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Wood Elementary - 02?
Wood Elementary - 02 has a student ration of 6:1, which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 12:1.
What grades does Wood Elementary - 02 offer ?
Wood Elementary - 02 offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Wood Elementary - 02 part of?
Wood Elementary - 02 is part of Wood School District 47-2.

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