Whitewood Elementary - 04

Summary:

Whitewood Elementary - 04 is a top-performing public elementary school serving grades PK-5 in Whitewood, South Dakota, part of the Meade School District 46-1. The school has consistently ranked among the best in the state, earning a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger for the past three years and placing 18th out of 201 South Dakota elementary schools in the 2023-2024 school year.

Whitewood Elementary - 04 significantly outperforms the state and its own district in both English Language Arts and Mathematics proficiency, with 69.39% of students proficient or better in ELA and 79.59% proficient or better in Math, compared to state averages of 50.04% and 42.95%, respectively. The school's exceptional performance extends to its White and Low Socioeconomic Status (SES) student subgroups, which rank in the top 10% and top 5% of South Dakota elementary schools, respectively. Additionally, the school has seen a steady decline in chronic absenteeism, from 14.6% in 2021-2022 to just 7.2% in 2023-2024, well below the state average.

Whitewood Elementary - 04 outperforms nearby schools, including Piedmont Valley Elementary - 05 and Sturgis Elementary - 03, both part of the Meade School District 46-1, as well as schools in the Belle Fourche School District 09-1. The school's consistent improvement, moving from a 2-star rating in 2012-2013 to a 5-star rating in the most recent school year, demonstrates its commitment to excellence and its ability to effectively support its diverse student population, including a relatively high percentage of students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 603 Garfield St
       Whitewood, SD  57793


(605) 269-2264

District: Meade School District 46-1

SchoolDigger Rank:
18th of 201 South Dakota Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $10,795 Help


Students who attend Whitewood Elementary - 04 usually attend:

Middle:    Sturgis Williams Middle School - 02
High:    Sturgis Brown High School - 01

Student/teacher ratio:  11.7 Help
Number of students:  109

Racial breakdown:

White:
88.1%
Two or more races:
6.4%
Hispanic:
4.6%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  33.9% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Whitewood Elementary - 04 ranks better than 91% of elementary schools in South Dakota. It also ranks first among 3 ranked elementary schools in the Meade School District 46-1! (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 84.85. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a high 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 Whitewood Elementary - 04 has the largest elementary school student body size in the Meade School District 46-1.  (See more...)
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Whitewood Elementary - 04 is $10,795. 5 elementary schools in the Meade School District 46-1 spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Whitewood Elementary - 04:

SchoolDigger ranks Whitewood Elementary - 04 18th of 201 South Dakota public elementary schools. (See Whitewood Elementary - 04 in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Meade School District 46-1:

SchoolDigger ranks Meade School District 46-1 29th of 126 South Dakota school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Whitewood Elementary - 04

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Rank History for all students at Whitewood Elementary - 04

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools SD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 21.24 162nd 187 13.4%
2004 35.64 150th 189 20.6%
2005 35.94 157th 194 19.1%
2006 44.38 145th 197 26.4%
2007 67.57 56th 194 71.1%
2008 56.97 108th 194 44.3%
2009 47.36 134th 196 31.6%
2010 53.77 119th 206 42.2%
2011 52.17 123rd 205 40.0%
2012 65.56 75th 214 65.0%
2013 54.25 115th 201 42.8%
2015 65.38 67th 209 67.9%
2016 67.56 59th 206 71.4%
2017 60.35 83rd 207 59.9%
2018 79.19 24th 204 88.2%
2019 67.85 55th 206 73.3%
2021 64.40 71st 202 64.9%
2022 85.30 18th 202 91.1%
2023 94.25 5th 204 97.5%
2024 84.85 18th 201 91.0%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Whitewood Elementary - 04

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools SD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 91.46 5th 121 95.9%
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Rank History for Male students at Whitewood Elementary - 04

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools SD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 65.33 59th 170 65.3%
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Rank History for White students at Whitewood Elementary - 04

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools SD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 75.66 27th 186 85.5%
2019 55.16 78th 191 59.2%
2021 44.71 110th 185 40.5%
2023 92.30 6th 185 96.8%
2024 72.99 38th 184 79.3%
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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.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Whitewood Elementary - 04 Test Scores
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Data source: South Dakota Department of Education

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Reviews:
by a parent
Friday, June 19, 2020

Open Quote Such a great school. We chose this school because of its small classes. Now, they've added a two-day-a-week PreK that's open to all families! We're so excited. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Whitewood Elementary - 04

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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 142 142
1990 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 153 153
1991 0 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 171 171
1992 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 171 171
1993 133 1 2 5 2 n/a n/a 0 143
1994 157 1 0 2 1 n/a n/a 0 161
1995 134 2 0 3 1 n/a n/a 0 140
1996 134 2 0 3 1 n/a n/a 0 140
1997 127 2 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 132
1998 130 0 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 133
1999 119 0 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 122
2000 118 1 0 5 1 n/a n/a 0 125
2001 112 0 0 3 1 n/a n/a 0 116
2002 116 2 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 119
2003 116 2 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 119
2004 104 2 0 3 3 n/a n/a 0 112
2005 103 2 0 2 3 n/a n/a 0 110
2006 124 2 0 1 2 n/a n/a 0 129
2007 109 3 0 1 3 n/a n/a 0 116
2008 120 1 0 0 6 n/a n/a 0 127
2009 118 2 1 0 6 n/a n/a 0 127
2010 114 1 1 0 9 n/a n/a 0 125
2011 113 0 0 1 7 0 4 0 125
2012 98 0 0 1 6 0 5 0 110
2013 100 0 0 3 6 0 5 0 114
2014 87 0 0 2 6 0 6 0 101
2015 107 0 0 4 6 0 7 0 124
2016 95 0 0 1 4 0 7 0 107
2017 83 0 0 4 3 0 4 0 94
2018 85 0 0 3 4 1 4 0 97
2019 81 0 0 4 2 0 3 0 90
2020 74 3 0 5 6 0 2 0 90
2021 80 0 0 4 1 0 3 0 88
2022 86 0 0 6 1 0 6 0 99
2023 96 0 0 5 1 0 7 0 109

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 Whitewood Elementary - 04

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 142 8.1 17.5 n/a
1990 153 7.5 20.4 n/a
1991 171 8.0 21.3 n/a
1992 171 8.0 21.3 n/a
1993 143 8.4 17.0 n/a
1994 161 10.0 16.1 n/a
1995 140 8.6 16.3 n/a
1996 140 8.6 16.3 n/a
1997 132 7.6 17.4 22.7
1998 133 7.5 17.7 39.1
1999 122 8.6 14.2 46.7
2000 125 9.6 13.0 36
2001 116 10.5 11.0 37.9
2002 119 10.5 11.3 44.5
2003 119 10.5 11.3 44.5
2004 112 9.0 12.4 48.2
2005 110 10.0 11.0 11.8
2006 129 10.3 12.5 48.1
2007 116 12.2 9.5 41.4
2008 127 12.4 10.2 46.5
2009 127 11.4 11.1 34.6
2010 125 11.4 10.9 50.4
2011 125 11.4 10.9 51.2
2012 110 11.5 9.5 47.3
2013 114 10.2 11.1 50
2014 101 10.2 9.8 50.5
2015 124 10.0 12.4 59.7
2016 107 10.0 10.7 58.9
2017 94 9.1 10.2 47.9
2018 97 9.5 10.1 46.4
2019 90 9.7 9.2 41.1
2020 90 9.6 9.3 45.6
2021 88 9.7 9.0 40.9
2022 99 10.1 9.8 34.3
2023 109 9.2 11.7 33.9

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 Whitewood Elementary - 04

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 142 8.1 17.5 n/a
1990 153 7.5 20.4 n/a
1991 171 8.0 21.3 n/a
1992 171 8.0 21.3 n/a
1993 143 8.4 17.0 n/a
1994 161 10.0 16.1 n/a
1995 140 8.6 16.3 n/a
1996 140 8.6 16.3 n/a
1997 132 7.6 17.4 22.7
1998 133 7.5 17.7 39.1
1999 122 8.6 14.2 46.7
2000 125 9.6 13.0 36
2001 116 10.5 11.0 37.9
2002 119 10.5 11.3 44.5
2003 119 10.5 11.3 44.5
2004 112 9.0 12.4 48.2
2005 110 10.0 11.0 11.8
2006 129 10.3 12.5 48.1
2007 116 12.2 9.5 41.4
2008 127 12.4 10.2 46.5
2009 127 11.4 11.1 34.6
2010 125 11.4 10.9 50.4
2011 125 11.4 10.9 51.2
2012 110 11.5 9.5 47.3
2013 114 10.2 11.1 50
2014 101 10.2 9.8 50.5
2015 124 10.0 12.4 59.7
2016 107 10.0 10.7 58.9
2017 94 9.1 10.2 47.9
2018 97 9.5 10.1 46.4
2019 90 9.7 9.2 41.1
2020 90 9.6 9.3 45.6
2021 88 9.7 9.0 40.9
2022 99 10.1 9.8 34.3
2023 109 9.2 11.7 33.9

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 Whitewood Elementary - 04

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2020 $1,886 (16.4%) $9,610 (83.6%) $11,496
2021 $2,168 (16.8%) $10,751 (83.2%) $12,919
2022 $342 (3.3%) $10,179 (96.7%) $10,521
2023 $318 (2.9%) $10,477 (97.1%) $10,795

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Whitewood Elementary - 04

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 55th of 206 Elementary schoolsRanks 5th of 204 Elementary schools
 24.2%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Whitewood Elementary - 04)63.685
 21.4%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Meade School District 46-1)5766.4
 9.4%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (South Dakota)49.145.3
 3.8%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Whitewood Elementary - 04)54.575
 20.5%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Meade School District 46-1)59.972.3
 12.4%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (South Dakota)52.751.1
 1.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Whitewood Elementary - 04)52.972.7
 19.8%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Meade School District 46-1)5361.7
 8.8%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (South Dakota)50.347.2
 3.1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Whitewood Elementary - 04)52.9100
 47.1%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Meade School District 46-1)6163.5
 2.5%
   4th Grade Mathematics (South Dakota)4947.7
 1.2%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Whitewood Elementary - 04)78.693.3
 14.8%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Meade School District 46-1)63.754.4
 9.4%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (South Dakota)54.148.7
 5.4%
5th Grade Mathematics (Whitewood Elementary - 04)5093.3
 43.3%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Meade School District 46-1)49.843.1
 6.8%
   5th Grade Mathematics (South Dakota)40.539.4
 1.2%
5th Grade Science (Whitewood Elementary - 04)71.460
 11.4%
   5th Grade Science (Meade School District 46-1)53.844.3
 9.5%
   5th Grade Science (South Dakota)42.139.9
 2.2%
All Grades English Language Arts (Whitewood Elementary - 04)64.384.8
 20.5%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Meade School District 46-1)58.357.8
 0.5%
   All Grades English Language Arts (South Dakota)53.249.7
 3.5%
All Grades Mathematics (Whitewood Elementary - 04)52.487
 34.6%
   All Grades Mathematics (Meade School District 46-1)50.648.9
 1.7%
   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 Students90109
 21.1%
African American00
American Indian21
 50%
Asian00
Hispanic45
 25%
Pacific Islander00
White8196
 18.5%
Two or More Races37
 133.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients41.1%33.9%
 7.2%


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Students who attend Whitewood Elementary - 04 usually go on to attend:

Middle : Sturgis Williams Middle School - 02
High : Sturgis Brown High School - 01

Yes. Whitewood Elementary - 04 ranks in the top 9.0% of South Dakota elementary schools.

In the 2022-23 school year, 109 students attended Whitewood Elementary - 04.

Students at Whitewood Elementary - 04 are 88% White, 6% Two or more races, 5% Hispanic.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the South Dakota Department of Education.

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