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 Facts (2026)
- 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
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Whitewood Elementary - 04 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Dakota for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
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Whitewood Elementary - 04's student population of 124 students has grown by 40% over five school years.
The teacher population of 10 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
124 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
School Calendar
Whitewood Elementary - 04 ranks within the top 5% of all 619 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 0.53. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#8 out of 619 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-89%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-79%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥50%
42%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
American Indian
3%
14%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
6%
8%
Black
n/a
3%
White
88%
67%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
26%
31%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
17%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
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Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
<Â鶹¹û¶³´«Ã½ class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions What is Whitewood Elementary - 04's ranking?
Whitewood Elementary - 04 is ranked #8 out of 619 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 ?
Whitewood Elementary - 04 offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Whitewood Elementary - 04 part of?
Whitewood Elementary - 04 is part of Meade School District 46-1.
School Reviews4 10/10/2025Love 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!Review Whitewood Elementary - 04. Reviews should be a few sentences in length. Please include any comments on:
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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!
Review Whitewood Elementary - 04. Reviews should be a few sentences in length. Please include any comments on:
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