Serving 264 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Washington Elementary - 04 ranks in the top 20% of all schools in South Dakota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 55-59% (which was higher than the South Dakota state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 55-59% (which was higher than the South Dakota state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 was higher than the South Dakota state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment was 25% of the student body (majority American Indian), which was lower than the South Dakota state average of 33% (majority American Indian).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
264 students
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)55-59%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)55-59%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
12:1
American Indian
8%
14%
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
5%
8%
Black
1%
3%
White
75%
67%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
10%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
19%
31%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
6%
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?
55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% SD state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% SD state average).
How many students attend Washington Elementary - 04?
264 students attend Washington Elementary - 04.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of Washington Elementary - 04 students are White, 10% of students are Two or more races, 8% of students are American Indian, 5% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Washington Elementary - 04?
Washington Elementary - 04 has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 12:1.
What grades does Washington Elementary - 04 offer ?
Washington Elementary - 04 offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Washington Elementary - 04 part of?
Washington Elementary - 04 is part of Pierre School District 32-2.
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