Serving 328 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Woodrow Wilson Elementary - 17 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 35-39% (which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the South Dakota state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority American Indian and Hispanic), which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 34% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 328 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 48%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in SD
- Math Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
School Overview
Woodrow Wilson Elementary - 17's student population of 328 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
328 students
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
School Rankings
Woodrow Wilson Elementary - 17 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 Woodrow Wilson Elementary - 17 is 0.67, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.53. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#472 out of 619 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
42%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
12:1
American Indian
19%
14%
Asian
2%
2%
Hispanic
13%
9%
Black
4%
3%
White
52%
66%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
10%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)32%
22.5%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
38%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Woodrow Wilson Elementary - 17's ranking?
Woodrow Wilson Elementary - 17 is ranked #472 out of 619 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in South Dakota.
What schools are Woodrow Wilson Elementary - 17 often compared to?
Woodrow Wilson Elementary - 17is often viewed alongside schools like South Park Elementary - 16 by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% SD state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% SD state average).
How many students attend Woodrow Wilson Elementary - 17?
328 students attend Woodrow Wilson Elementary - 17.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of Woodrow Wilson Elementary - 17 students are White, 19% of students are American Indian, 13% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Woodrow Wilson Elementary - 17?
Woodrow Wilson Elementary - 17 has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 12:1.
What grades does Woodrow Wilson Elementary - 17 offer ?
Woodrow Wilson Elementary - 17 offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Woodrow Wilson Elementary - 17 part of?
Woodrow Wilson Elementary - 17 is part of Rapid City Area School District 51-4.
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