Serving 193 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 15:1 is higher than the South Dakota state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 33% (majority American Indian).
Quick Facts (2025-26)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 193 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 9%
- 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%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview <麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
Woonsocket Elementary - 03's student population of 193 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 13 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
193 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
Year Founded
1905
Last Day of School
Mon. May 25, 2026
Campus Size
50 acres
School Motto
'Truth and Honor'
School Mascot
Wild Boars
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 0.17, 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%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
42%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
12:1
American Indian
3%
14%
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
4%
8%
Black
n/a
3%
White
91%
67%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
24%
31%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
19%
6%
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- School Mascot: Wild Boars
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>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?
193 students attend Woonsocket Elementary - 03.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Woonsocket Elementary - 03 students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Woonsocket Elementary - 03?
Woonsocket Elementary - 03 has a student ration of 15:1, 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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