Serving 119 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Worthing Elementary - 05 ranks in the top 20% of all schools in South Dakota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-69% (which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-59% (which is approximately equal to the South Dakota state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the South Dakota state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 34% (majority American Indian).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 119 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 10%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in SD
- Math Proficiency: 60-69% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-59% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Worthing Elementary's attendance zone covers the entire Lennox, SD school district, encompassing approximately 191.9 square miles. The zone typically requires a 20-30 minute drive to the school, with an average distance of 11.9 miles from the school to its edge and a maximum distance of 16.1 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Worthing Elementary - 05 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Dakota for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
School Overview
Worthing Elementary - 05's student population of 119 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 7 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
119 students
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
Year Founded
2025
School Calendar
School Rankings
Worthing Elementary - 05 ranks within the top 20% of all 619 schools in South Dakota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Worthing Elementary - 05 is 0.19, 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
#105 out of 619 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-69%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
51%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
12:1
American Indian
3%
14%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
4%
9%
Black
n/a
3%
White
90%
66%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)9.2%
22.5%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
18%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Worthing Elementary - 05's ranking?
Worthing Elementary - 05 is ranked #105 out of 619 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in South Dakota.
What schools are Worthing Elementary - 05 often compared to?
Worthing Elementary - 05is often viewed alongside schools like Tea Area Legacy Elementary - 01, Lennox Elementary - 02 by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% SD state average), while 50-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% SD state average).
How many students attend Worthing Elementary - 05?
119 students attend Worthing Elementary - 05.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Worthing Elementary - 05 students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are American Indian, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Worthing Elementary - 05?
Worthing Elementary - 05 has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 12:1.
What grades does Worthing Elementary - 05 offer ?
Worthing Elementary - 05 offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Worthing Elementary - 05 part of?
Worthing Elementary - 05 is part of Lennox School District 41-4.
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