Serving 181 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Woonsocket Elementary - 03 ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in South Dakota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is higher 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 14:1 is higher than the South Dakota state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 34% (majority American Indian).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 181 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 12%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in SD
- Math Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Woonsocket Elementary's attendance zone encompasses the entirety of its school district in Woonsocket, SD, covering approximately 220.1 square miles. Families in this area can expect a typical drive time of 15 to 20 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge located about 14.2 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
School Overview
Woonsocket Elementary - 03's student population of 181 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 13 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
181 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Woonsocket Elementary - 03 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 Woonsocket Elementary - 03 is 0.22, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#405 out of 619 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
42%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
51%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
42%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
12:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
4%
14%
Showing 2010–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
7%
9%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
3%
Showing 1998–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
White
88%
66%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)7.7%
22.5%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
27%
34%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
7%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Woonsocket Elementary - 03's ranking?
Woonsocket Elementary - 03 is ranked #405 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?
45-49% 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 Woonsocket Elementary - 03?
181 students attend Woonsocket Elementary - 03.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Woonsocket Elementary - 03 students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Woonsocket Elementary - 03?
Woonsocket Elementary - 03 has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 12:1.
What grades does Woonsocket Elementary - 03 offer ?
Woonsocket Elementary - 03 offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Woonsocket Elementary - 03 part of?
Woonsocket Elementary - 03 is part of Woonsocket School District 55-4.
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