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Whitewood Elementary - 04

603 Garfield St
Whitewood, SD 57793
(School attendance zone shown in map)
10/
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Top 5%
Serving 109 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Whitewood Elementary - 04 ranks in the top 5% of all schools in South Dakota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 1%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 80-89% (which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-79% (which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is equal to 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 32% (majority American Indian).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 109 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 12%
  • : Top 5% in SD
  • : 80-89% (Top 1%)
  • : 70-79% (Top 10%)
  • : ≥50% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education

School News

  •  - 02/15/2022
    Whitewood Elementary was selected as one of three award winners for the Dan Swets Robotics Materials award.
  •  - 12/15/2020
    Whitewood Elementary's PreK program received the highest rating from SASD's Preschools of Excellence Program.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings

Whitewood Elementary - 04 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Dakota for:

<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Whitewood Elementary - 04's student population of 109 students has grown by 21% over five school years.
The teacher population of 9 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
109 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
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Students by Grade
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
Whitewood Elementary - 04 ranks within the top 5% of all 636 schools in South Dakota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Whitewood Elementary - 04 is 0.22, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.51. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (SD)
#7 out of 636 schools
(Top 5%)
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80-89%
42%
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70-79%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Whitewood Elementary - 04 and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of South Dakota by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
≥50%
42%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Whitewood Elementary - 04 and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in South Dakota by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
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American Indian
1%
14%
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Asian
n/a
2%
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Hispanic
5%
8%
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Black
n/a
3%
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White
88%
68%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.22
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
26%
30%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Whitewood Elementary - 04 and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in South Dakota by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-notes">School Notes
  • 2022 National ESEA Distinguished School
Profile last updated: 01/31/2024
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is Whitewood Elementary - 04's ranking?
Whitewood Elementary - 04 is ranked #7 out of 636 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in South Dakota.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
80-89% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% SD state average), while 70-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% SD state average).
How many students attend Whitewood Elementary - 04?
109 students attend Whitewood Elementary - 04.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Whitewood Elementary - 04 students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Whitewood Elementary - 04?
Whitewood Elementary - 04 has a student ration of 12:1, which is equal to the South Dakota state average of 12:1.
What grades does Whitewood Elementary - 04 offer ?
Whitewood Elementary - 04 offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Whitewood Elementary - 04 part of?
Whitewood Elementary - 04 is part of Meade School District 46-1.

School Reviews
4   6/25/2020
Love this school! We chose this school for two reasons: its small classes and their PreK program. My kiddos get the individual attention that they need with the smaller classes, and just this past year, the school added a free PreK (two-days-a-week). This allowed me to work more hours, and I knew my child was in a safe and challenging environment. Thank you!
- Posted by Parent - Appreciative Mother

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 109 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 12%
  • : Top 5%
  • : 80-89% (Top 1%)
  • : 70-79% (Top 10%)
  • : ≥50% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education

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