Serving 124 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 33% (majority American Indian).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 124 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Minority Enrollment: 12%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 5% in SD
Math Proficiency
: 80-89% (Top 1%)
Reading Proficiency
: 70-79% (Top 10%)
Science Proficiency
: ≥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.
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 0.52. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
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?
124 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 Hispanic, 3% of students are American Indian, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
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 ?
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 (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 124 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Minority Enrollment: 12%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 5%
Math Proficiency
: 80-89% (Top 1%)
Reading Proficiency
: 70-79% (Top 10%)
Science Proficiency
: ≥50% (Top 20%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
