Serving 14 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Wood Elementary - 05 ranks in the top 50% of all schools in South Dakota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 43%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 7:1 is lower than the South Dakota state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 31% (majority American Indian).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 14 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 7:1
- Minority Enrollment: 64%
- Math Proficiency: <50%
- Reading Proficiency: <50%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Wood Elementary - 05 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Dakota for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Wood Elementary - 05's student population of 14 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 2 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
14 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Wood Elementary - 05 is 0.47, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.50. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)<50%
43%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)<50%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
7:1
12:1
American Indian
64%
14%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
n/a
7%
Black
n/a
3%
White
36%
69%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
64%
29%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
13%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 43% SD state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% SD state average).
How many students attend Wood Elementary - 05?
14 students attend Wood Elementary - 05.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of Wood Elementary - 05 students are American Indian, and 36% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Wood Elementary - 05?
Wood Elementary - 05 has a student ration of 7:1, which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 12:1.
What grades does Wood Elementary - 05 offer ?
Wood Elementary - 05 offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Wood Elementary - 05 part of?
Wood Elementary - 05 is part of Colome Consolidated 59-3 School District.
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