Wood Elementary - 05 ranks in the top 50% of all schools in South Dakota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was <50% (which was higher than the South Dakota state average of 43%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was <50% (which was lower than the South Dakota state average of 52%).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
14 students
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)<50%
43%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)<50%
52%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
12:1
American Indian
(21-22)64%
14%
Asian
(21-22)n/a
2%
Hispanic
(21-22)n/a
7%
Black
(21-22)n/a
3%
White
(21-22)36%
69%
Hawaiian
(21-22)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(21-22)n/a
5%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch (21-22)
64%
29%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
13%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 43% SD state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% SD state average).
How many students attend Wood Elementary - 05?
14 students attend Wood Elementary - 05.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of Wood Elementary - 05 students are American Indian, and 36% of students are White.
What grades does Wood Elementary - 05 offer ?
Wood Elementary - 05 offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Wood Elementary - 05 part of?
Wood Elementary - 05 is part of Colome Consolidated 59-3 School District.
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