Woodrow Wilson Elementary - 17

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Woodrow Wilson Elementary - 17 is a public elementary school in Rapid City, South Dakota, serving 337 students in grades K-5. The school is part of the Rapid City Area School District 51-4, which is ranked 99 out of 126 districts in the state and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Woodrow Wilson Elementary - 17 has consistently underperformed compared to the district and state in academic assessments, with proficiency rates of 40.39% in English Language Arts and 37.75% in Math, compared to the district's 43.34% in ELA and 35.64% in Math, and the state's 50.04% in ELA and 42.95% in Math. The school also has a high chronic absenteeism rate of 26.0%, significantly higher than the state average. While Native American and Multi-racial students have performed relatively well, Hispanic students and students with special needs have struggled, ranking in the bottom 15-25% of schools in the state. Despite having a higher per-student spending of $10,224 and a moderate student-teacher ratio of 16.4, the school's performance has declined over the years, dropping from the top 50% of schools in 2015-2016 to the bottom 30% in recent years.

Interestingly, the nearby Corral Drive Elementary - 21 performs significantly better than Woodrow Wilson Elementary - 17, ranking in the top 25 elementary schools in the state and having much higher proficiency rates in ELA and Math. This suggests that the challenges faced by Woodrow Wilson Elementary - 17 may require targeted interventions and support to improve student outcomes and close the performance gap with higher-achieving schools in the area.


Detail:

Public K-5

 827 Franklin St
       Rapid City, SD  57701


(605) 394-1837

District: Rapid City Area School District 51-4

SchoolDigger Rank:
140th of 201 South Dakota Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $10,224 Help


Students who attend Woodrow Wilson Elementary - 17 usually attend:

Middle:    Southwest Middle School - 38
High:    Stevens High School - 42

Student/teacher ratio:  16.4 Help
Number of students:  337

Racial breakdown:

White:
56.1%
American Indian:
15.7%
Two or more races:
12.8%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  41.2% Help


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Compare Details Woodrow Wilson Elementary - 17 ranks worse than 69.7% of elementary schools in South Dakota. It also ranks 7th among 15 ranked elementary schools in the Rapid City Area School District 51-4. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 35.92. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Woodrow Wilson Elementary - 17 has the largest elementary school student body size in the Rapid City Area School District 51-4.  (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Woodrow Wilson Elementary - 17 is $10,224, which is the 4th highest among 15 elementary schools in the Rapid City Area School District 51-4.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Woodrow Wilson Elementary - 17:

SchoolDigger ranks Woodrow Wilson Elementary - 17 140th of 201 South Dakota public elementary schools. (See Woodrow Wilson Elementary - 17 in the ranking list.)

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Rapid City Area School District 51-4:

SchoolDigger ranks Rapid City Area School District 51-4 99th of 126 South Dakota school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Woodrow Wilson Elementary - 17

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Rank History for all students at Woodrow Wilson Elementary - 17

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools SD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 60.66 72nd 187 61.5%
2004 46.15 130th 189 31.2%
2005 34.75 160th 194 17.5%
2006 32.51 163rd 197 17.3%
2007 55.15 112th 194 42.3%
2008 54.10 121st 194 37.6%
2009 70.79 45th 196 77.0%
2010 57.21 107th 206 48.1%
2011 71.91 45th 205 78.0%
2012 54.13 131st 214 38.8%
2013 53.84 116th 201 42.3%
2015 56.50 95th 209 54.5%
2016 57.95 96th 206 53.4%
2017 53.94 107th 207 48.3%
2018 50.63 109th 204 46.6%
2019 32.03 157th 206 23.8%
2021 22.57 163rd 202 19.3%
2022 25.97 158th 202 21.8%
2023 32.79 144th 204 29.4%
2024 35.92 140th 201 30.3%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Woodrow Wilson Elementary - 17

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools SD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 73.50 5th 12 58.3%
2023 38.83 8th 12 33.3%
2024 34.71 9th 12 25.0%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Woodrow Wilson Elementary - 17

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools SD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 19.58 59th 61 3.3%
2023 33.67 47th 72 34.7%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Woodrow Wilson Elementary - 17

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools SD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 54.34 51st 121 57.9%
2019 14.02 115th 121 5.0%
2021 23.76 92nd 106 13.2%
2022 18.62 74th 80 7.5%
2023 25.07 92nd 112 17.9%
2024 26.09 92nd 110 16.4%
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Rank History for Female students at Woodrow Wilson Elementary - 17

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools SD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 48.94 97th 163 40.5%
2019 24.98 131st 155 15.5%
2021 15.47 135th 151 10.6%
2022 27.14 119th 150 20.7%
2023 27.64 117th 154 24.0%
2024 39.66 108th 165 34.5%
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Rank History for Male students at Woodrow Wilson Elementary - 17

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools SD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 49.63 94th 170 44.7%
2019 44.08 93rd 160 41.9%
2021 38.29 105th 157 33.1%
2022 29.17 113th 154 26.6%
2023 39.20 105th 166 36.7%
2024 35.58 108th 161 32.9%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Woodrow Wilson Elementary - 17

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools SD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 30.30 15th 18 16.7%
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Rank History for Native American students at Woodrow Wilson Elementary - 17

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools SD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 46.53 10th 28 64.3%
2023 53.76 8th 25 68.0%
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Rank History for White students at Woodrow Wilson Elementary - 17

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools SD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 52.08 97th 186 47.8%
2019 43.13 121st 191 36.6%
2021 29.36 141st 185 23.8%
2022 31.54 139th 184 24.5%
2023 42.41 111th 185 40.0%
2024 50.40 98th 184 46.7%
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Data source: test scores: South Dakota Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

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Enrollment information for Woodrow Wilson Elementary - 17

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 374 374
1990 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 385 385
1991 0 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 390 390
1992 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 390 390
1993 350 5 3 1 40 n/a n/a 0 399
1994 294 7 6 4 34 n/a n/a 0 345
1995 274 3 5 3 20 n/a n/a 0 305
1996 274 3 5 3 20 n/a n/a 0 305
1997 254 4 3 5 35 n/a n/a 0 301
1998 253 2 4 2 29 n/a n/a 0 290
1999 244 4 2 6 39 n/a n/a 0 295
2000 221 5 1 8 30 n/a n/a 0 265
2001 231 2 4 8 25 n/a n/a 0 270
2002 263 6 2 13 51 n/a n/a 0 335
2003 263 6 2 13 51 n/a n/a 0 335
2004 282 10 1 11 34 n/a n/a 0 338
2005 274 6 1 14 46 n/a n/a 0 341
2006 259 4 1 3 37 n/a n/a 0 304
2007 253 4 3 2 44 n/a n/a 0 306
2008 273 9 6 8 48 n/a n/a 0 344
2009 292 12 4 9 60 n/a n/a 0 377
2010 275 15 6 7 61 n/a n/a 0 364
2011 266 5 2 20 43 1 25 0 362
2012 280 6 2 22 51 0 17 0 378
2013 293 7 5 21 66 0 16 0 408
2014 250 3 4 28 70 0 23 0 378
2015 252 1 3 30 76 0 20 0 382
2016 241 3 4 26 69 0 25 0 368
2017 213 2 4 27 72 0 27 0 345
2018 212 2 7 27 70 1 34 0 353
2019 219 6 3 29 51 0 50 0 358
2020 231 6 5 33 47 0 48 0 370
2021 176 12 6 41 52 0 46 0 333
2022 181 10 5 29 43 0 44 0 312
2023 189 11 3 38 53 0 43 0 337

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Woodrow Wilson Elementary - 17

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 374 20.2 18.5 n/a
1990 385 21.2 18.1 n/a
1991 390 21.0 18.5 n/a
1992 390 21.0 18.5 n/a
1993 399 20.8 19.2 n/a
1994 345 19.5 17.7 n/a
1995 305 18.7 16.3 n/a
1996 305 18.7 16.3 n/a
1997 301 17.3 17.4 19.6
1998 290 15.3 19.0 26.6
1999 295 17.0 17.4 31.2
2000 265 19.3 13.7 23
2001 270 13.0 20.8 23.3
2002 335 20.0 16.8 31.3
2003 335 20.0 16.8 31.3
2004 338 20.5 16.5 26.3
2005 341 21.6 15.8 34.6
2006 304 20.9 14.5 31.6
2007 306 18.9 16.2 32
2008 344 18.6 18.5 29.7
2009 377 18.3 20.6 36.1
2010 364 17.3 21.0 33.8
2011 362 22.6 16.0 34.8
2012 378 23.5 16.0 38.1
2013 408 22.8 17.8 42.9
2014 378 24.0 15.7 36.2
2015 382 24.0 15.9 42.9
2016 368 22.0 16.7 45.9
2017 345 19.2 17.9 36.5
2018 353 20.4 17.2 39.1
2019 358 19.8 18.0 36.3
2020 370 21.8 16.9 31.6
2021 333 21.0 15.8 42.6
2022 312 21.0 14.8 41.3
2023 337 20.5 16.4 41.2

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Woodrow Wilson Elementary - 17

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 374 20.2 18.5 n/a
1990 385 21.2 18.1 n/a
1991 390 21.0 18.5 n/a
1992 390 21.0 18.5 n/a
1993 399 20.8 19.2 n/a
1994 345 19.5 17.7 n/a
1995 305 18.7 16.3 n/a
1996 305 18.7 16.3 n/a
1997 301 17.3 17.4 19.6
1998 290 15.3 19.0 26.6
1999 295 17.0 17.4 31.2
2000 265 19.3 13.7 23
2001 270 13.0 20.8 23.3
2002 335 20.0 16.8 31.3
2003 335 20.0 16.8 31.3
2004 338 20.5 16.5 26.3
2005 341 21.6 15.8 34.6
2006 304 20.9 14.5 31.6
2007 306 18.9 16.2 32
2008 344 18.6 18.5 29.7
2009 377 18.3 20.6 36.1
2010 364 17.3 21.0 33.8
2011 362 22.6 16.0 34.8
2012 378 23.5 16.0 38.1
2013 408 22.8 17.8 42.9
2014 378 24.0 15.7 36.2
2015 382 24.0 15.9 42.9
2016 368 22.0 16.7 45.9
2017 345 19.2 17.9 36.5
2018 353 20.4 17.2 39.1
2019 358 19.8 18.0 36.3
2020 370 21.8 16.9 31.6
2021 333 21.0 15.8 42.6
2022 312 21.0 14.8 41.3
2023 337 20.5 16.4 41.2

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Woodrow Wilson Elementary - 17

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2020 $1,587 (16.0%) $8,351 (84.0%) $9,938
2021 $1,228 (11.2%) $9,775 (88.8%) $11,004
2022 $2,114 (17.2%) $10,169 (82.8%) $12,283
2023 $1,086 (10.6%) $9,138 (89.4%) $10,224

Data source: South Dakota Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Woodrow Wilson Elementary - 17

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 157th of 206 Elementary schoolsRanks 144th of 204 Elementary schools
 5.6%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Woodrow Wilson Elementary - 17)4240.4
 1.6%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Rapid City Area School District 51-4)44.635.8
 8.8%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (South Dakota)49.145.3
 3.8%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Woodrow Wilson Elementary - 17)50.734.6
 16.1%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Rapid City Area School District 51-4)47.537.8
 9.7%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (South Dakota)52.751.1
 1.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Woodrow Wilson Elementary - 17)39.740.3
 0.6%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Rapid City Area School District 51-4)48.842.5
 6.3%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (South Dakota)50.347.2
 3.1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Woodrow Wilson Elementary - 17)48.350.8
 2.5%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Rapid City Area School District 51-4)45.541.9
 3.6%
   4th Grade Mathematics (South Dakota)4947.7
 1.2%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Woodrow Wilson Elementary - 17)37.337.5
 0.2%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Rapid City Area School District 51-4)49.740
 9.7%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (South Dakota)54.148.7
 5.4%
5th Grade Mathematics (Woodrow Wilson Elementary - 17)37.329.2
 8.1%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Rapid City Area School District 51-4)39.132.6
 6.5%
   5th Grade Mathematics (South Dakota)40.539.4
 1.2%
5th Grade Science (Woodrow Wilson Elementary - 17)37.334.7
 2.5%
   5th Grade Science (Rapid City Area School District 51-4)32.931.8
 1.1%
   5th Grade Science (South Dakota)42.139.9
 2.2%
All Grades English Language Arts (Woodrow Wilson Elementary - 17)39.939.3
 0.6%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Rapid City Area School District 51-4)49.744.9
 4.9%
   All Grades English Language Arts (South Dakota)53.249.7
 3.5%
All Grades Mathematics (Woodrow Wilson Elementary - 17)46.138.2
 7.8%
   All Grades Mathematics (Rapid City Area School District 51-4)41.736.1
 5.6%
   All Grades Mathematics (South Dakota)44.941.9
 3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students358337
 5.9%
African American611
 83.3%
American Indian5153
 3.9%
Asian33
Hispanic2938
 31%
Pacific Islander00
White219189
 13.7%
Two or More Races5043
 14%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients36.3%41.2%
 4.9%


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Students at Woodrow Wilson Elementary - 17 are 56% White, 16% American Indian, 13% Two or more races, 11% Hispanic, 3% African American.

Woodrow Wilson Elementary - 17 ranks 140th of 201 South Dakota elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 337 students attended Woodrow Wilson Elementary - 17.

Students who attend Woodrow Wilson Elementary - 17 usually go on to attend:

Middle : Southwest Middle School - 38
High : Stevens High School - 42


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