Is Waubay Elementary - 02 a good school?

Waubay Elementary - 02 ranks 83 rd of 201 South Dakota elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Waubay Elementary - 02?

In the 2023-24 school year, 77 students attended Waubay Elementary - 02.

What is the racial makeup of Waubay Elementary - 02?

Students at Waubay Elementary - 02 are 61% White, 21% American Indian, 17% Two or more races, 1% Pacific Islander.

What schools do graduates of Waubay Elementary - 02 attend?

Students who attend Waubay Elementary - 02 usually go on to attend: Middle : Waubay Middle School - 03 High : Waubay High School - 01

Waubay Elementary - 02

Summary:

Waubay Elementary - 02 is a public elementary school serving grades PK-6 in Waubay, South Dakota, with 87 students. The school is part of the Waubay School District 18-3, which is ranked 53 out of 126 districts in the state and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Waubay Elementary - 02 stands out for its consistently strong academic performance, outperforming the state and district averages in both English Language Arts (ELA) and Mathematics proficiency across multiple grade levels. In 2023-2024, the school had 60.52% of students proficient or better in ELA, compared to 57.69% for the district and 50.04% for the state. In Mathematics, the school had 60.53% proficient or better, compared to 51.28% for the district and 42.95% for the state. Additionally, the school's low chronic absenteeism rate of 18.4% in 2023-2024 is lower than the state average, and its student-teacher ratio of 7.4 to 8.2 suggests more individualized attention for students. The school also spends more per student, ranging from $13,034 to $15,506 over the past few years, than the state average.

When compared to nearby schools, such as Florence Elementary - 02 and Summit Elementary - 02, Waubay Elementary - 02 stands out as a relatively high-performing school, outperforming them in both ELA and Mathematics proficiency. However, the school's fluctuating statewide ranking, from as high as 45th in 2021-2022 to as low as 186th in 2018-2019, suggests some instability or inconsistency in its performance. Additionally, the school serves a population with a significantly higher percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch (over 50%) compared to the state average, indicating the need for additional resources and support to ensure the success of all students.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-6

202 W School Rd
Waubay, SD 57273

(605) 947-4529

District: Waubay School District 18-3

SchoolDigger Rank:
83^rd of 201 South Dakota Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $15,061

Students who attend Waubay Elementary - 02 usually attend:

Middle:	Waubay Middle School - 03
High:	Waubay High School - 01

Student/teacher ratio: 6.8

Number of students: 77

Racial breakdown:

White:

61.0%

American Indian:

20.8%

Two or more races:

16.9%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 49.4%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Waubay Elementary - 02 ranks better than 58.7% of elementary schools in South Dakota. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 58.05. (See more...)

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

Compare Details Student population at Waubay Elementary - 02 is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (61%), American Indian (20.8%), two or more races (16.9%). (See more...)

Compare Details 49.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Waubay Elementary - 02 is 6.8. (See more...)

Compare Waubay Elementary - 02 employs 11.2 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Waubay Elementary - 02 is $15,061.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Waubay Elementary - 02 was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Waubay School District 18-3:

SchoolDigger ranks Waubay School District 18-3 53^rd of 126 South Dakota school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Waubay Elementary - 02

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Rank History for all students at Waubay Elementary - 02

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	SD State Percentile
2003	33.99	154^th	187	17.6%
2004	52.54	116^th	189	38.6%
2005	62.32	82^nd	194	57.7%
2006	62.15	85^th	197	56.9%
2007	43.58	144^th	194	25.8%
2008	40.61	152^nd	194	21.6%
2009	30.31	166^th	196	15.3%
2010	4.80	197^th	206	4.4%
2011	36.87	166^th	205	19.0%
2012	38.83	168^th	214	21.5%
2013	9.06	188^th	201	6.5%
2016	24.83	172^nd	206	16.5%
2017	29.22	165^th	207	20.3%
2018	24.92	170^th	204	16.7%
2019	16.24	186^th	206	9.7%
2021	30.30	153^rd	202	24.3%
2022	74.63	45^th	202	77.7%
2023	69.39	62^nd	204	69.6%
2024	58.05	83^rd	201	58.7%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Waubay Elementary - 02

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	SD State Percentile
2018	24.21	102^nd	121	15.7%
2019	21.66	109^th	121	9.9%
2021	63.78	26^th	106	75.5%

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Rank History for Male students at Waubay Elementary - 02

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	SD State Percentile
2018	29.68	135^th	170	20.6%
2019	13.77	144^th	160	10.0%
2021	25.30	123^rd	157	21.7%

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Rank History for Native American students at Waubay Elementary - 02

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	SD State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	37.20	24^th	35	31.4%

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Rank History for White students at Waubay Elementary - 02

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	SD State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	34.38	141^st	191	26.2%
2021	40.28	120^th	185	35.1%

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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.

Data source: South Dakota Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Waubay Elementary - 02

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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	189	189
1990	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	192	192
1991	0	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	195	195
1992	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	195	195
1993	116	0	0	1	76	n/a	n/a	0	193
1994	113	0	0	0	33	n/a	n/a	0	146
1995	129	0	0	0	29	n/a	n/a	0	158
1996	129	0	0	0	29	n/a	n/a	0	158
1997	108	0	0	0	27	n/a	n/a	0	135
1998	111	0	0	0	31	n/a	n/a	0	142
1999	109	0	0	0	26	n/a	n/a	0	135
2000	104	0	0	0	31	n/a	n/a	0	135
2001	78	0	0	0	41	n/a	n/a	0	119
2002	60	0	0	0	37	n/a	n/a	0	97
2003	60	0	0	0	37	n/a	n/a	0	97
2004	51	0	0	0	39	n/a	n/a	0	90
2005	47	0	0	0	44	n/a	n/a	0	91
2006	39	0	0	0	32	n/a	n/a	0	71
2007	42	0	0	0	33	n/a	n/a	0	75
2008	42	0	0	0	44	n/a	n/a	0	86
2009	45	0	0	3	44	n/a	n/a	0	92
2010	37	0	0	3	40	n/a	n/a	0	80
2011	40	0	0	3	37	0	0	0	80
2012	36	0	0	4	52	0	0	0	92
2013	41	0	0	1	51	0	0	0	93
2014	41	0	0	2	47	0	1	0	91
2015	42	0	0	2	46	0	1	0	91
2016	46	0	0	0	47	0	2	0	95
2017	51	0	0	0	42	0	2	0	95
2018	61	0	0	0	45	0	2	0	108
2019	60	0	0	0	37	0	3	0	100
2020	56	0	0	0	29	0	7	0	92
2021	58	0	0	3	17	0	5	0	83
2022	51	0	0	2	19	0	5	0	77
2023	49	0	0	2	22	0	14	0	87
2024	47	0	0	0	16	1	13	0	77

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

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Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Waubay Elementary - 02

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	189	11.4	16.5	n/a
1990	192	9.0	21.3	n/a
1991	195	10.0	19.5	n/a
1992	195	10.0	19.5	n/a
1993	193	13.1	14.7	n/a
1994	146	12.5	11.7	n/a
1995	158	11.2	14.1	n/a
1996	158	11.2	14.1	n/a
1997	135	10.7	12.6	61.5
1998	142	9.0	15.8	78.2
1999	135	9.2	14.7	69.6
2000	135	11.4	11.8	74.8
2001	119	11.0	10.8	69.7
2002	97	10.7	9.1	73.2
2003	97	10.7	9.1	73.2
2004	90	10.2	8.8	60
2005	91	10.3	8.8	69.2
2006	71	8.8	8.1	64.8
2007	75	8.7	8.6	66.7
2008	86	8.9	9.7	73.3
2009	92	10.0	9.2	75
2010	80	9.8	8.1	71.3
2011	80	10.8	7.3	68.8
2012	92	11.1	8.2	69.6
2013	93	10.8	8.5	65.6
2014	91	11.1	8.1	65.9
2015	91	11.0	8.2	57.1
2016	95	10.0	9.5	63.2
2017	95	9.9	9.5	65.3
2018	108	10.0	10.7	65.7
2019	100	10.0	9.9	65
2020	92	10.0	9.1	64.1
2021	83	10.0	8.2	61.4
2022	77	10.3	7.4	53.2
2023	87	10.8	7.9	58.6
2024	77	11.2	6.8	49.4

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 Waubay Elementary - 02

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	189	11.4	16.5	n/a
1990	192	9.0	21.3	n/a
1991	195	10.0	19.5	n/a
1992	195	10.0	19.5	n/a
1993	193	13.1	14.7	n/a
1994	146	12.5	11.7	n/a
1995	158	11.2	14.1	n/a
1996	158	11.2	14.1	n/a
1997	135	10.7	12.6	61.5
1998	142	9.0	15.8	78.2
1999	135	9.2	14.7	69.6
2000	135	11.4	11.8	74.8
2001	119	11.0	10.8	69.7
2002	97	10.7	9.1	73.2
2003	97	10.7	9.1	73.2
2004	90	10.2	8.8	60
2005	91	10.3	8.8	69.2
2006	71	8.8	8.1	64.8
2007	75	8.7	8.6	66.7
2008	86	8.9	9.7	73.3
2009	92	10.0	9.2	75
2010	80	9.8	8.1	71.3
2011	80	10.8	7.3	68.8
2012	92	11.1	8.2	69.6
2013	93	10.8	8.5	65.6
2014	91	11.1	8.1	65.9
2015	91	11.0	8.2	57.1
2016	95	10.0	9.5	63.2
2017	95	9.9	9.5	65.3
2018	108	10.0	10.7	65.7
2019	100	10.0	9.9	65
2020	92	10.0	9.1	64.1
2021	83	10.0	8.2	61.4
2022	77	10.3	7.4	53.2
2023	87	10.8	7.9	58.6
2024	77	11.2	6.8	49.4

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.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Waubay Elementary - 02

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2020	$1,534 (11.8%)	$11,500 (88.2%)	$13,034
2021	$2,030 (14.7%)	$11,780 (85.3%)	$13,811
2022	$1,963 (12.7%)	$13,543 (87.3%)	$15,506
2023	$1,548 (10.3%)	$13,513 (89.7%)	$15,061

Data source: South Dakota Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Waubay Elementary - 02

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 186^th of 206 Elementary schools	Ranks 62^nd of 204 Elementary schools	59.9%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Waubay Elementary - 02)	35.7	54.5	18.8%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Waubay School District 18-3)	35.7	54.5	18.8%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (South Dakota)	49.1	47.1	2%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Waubay Elementary - 02)	50	63.6	13.6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Waubay School District 18-3)	50	63.6	13.6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (South Dakota)	52.7	53.3	0.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Waubay Elementary - 02)	28.6	80	51.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Waubay School District 18-3)	28.6	80	51.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (South Dakota)	50.3	47.2	3.1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Waubay Elementary - 02)	23.8	80	56.2%
4th Grade Mathematics (Waubay School District 18-3)	23.8	80	56.2%
4th Grade Mathematics (South Dakota)	49	47.7	1.2%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Waubay Elementary - 02)	36.9	62.5	25.7%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Waubay School District 18-3)	36.9	62.5	25.7%
5th Grade English Language Arts (South Dakota)	54.1	49.1	5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Waubay Elementary - 02)	21.1	62.5	41.5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Waubay School District 18-3)	21.1	62.5	41.5%
5th Grade Mathematics (South Dakota)	40.5	38.7	1.8%
All Grades English Language Arts (Waubay Elementary - 02)	33.3	57.5	24.2%
All Grades English Language Arts (Waubay School District 18-3)	42.1	49.4	7.2%
All Grades English Language Arts (South Dakota)	53.2	49.7	3.5%
All Grades Mathematics (Waubay Elementary - 02)	29.6	62.5	32.9%
All Grades Mathematics (Waubay School District 18-3)	36.9	44.2	7.3%
All Grades Mathematics (South Dakota)	44.9	41.9	3%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	100	87	13%
African American	0	0
American Indian	37	22	40.5%
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	0	2
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	60	49	18.3%
Two or More Races	3	14	366.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	65%	58.6%	6.4%

Schools Near Waubay Elementary - 02

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts (2024)					Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics (2024)						Smarter Balanced Assessments Science (2024)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts 3rd Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts 4th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts 5th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts 7th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts All Grades	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 3rd Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 4th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 5th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 7th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 8th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics All Grades	Smarter Balanced Assessments Science 5th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Science All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Waubay Elementary - 02	Public	PK, KG-6	202 W School Rd	Waubay	57273	Day County	Waubay School District 18-3	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(605) 947-4529	77	11	6.8	49.4%	47 (61.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (20.8%)	1 (1.3%)	13 (16.9%)	58.1	83^rd of 201 public elementary schools	58.7%		69.4	62^nd of 204 public elementary schools	69.6%	21	50.0		70.0		60.5	50.0		60.0			60.5	40.0		$15,061	$1,548	$13,513
Enemy Swim Day School	Public	K-8	13525 446th Avenue	Waubay	57273	Day County	Enemy Swim Day School	(n/a)	No	No	Yes	(605) 947-4605	156	1	156.0	98.1%	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	156 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)
Webster Area Elementary - 03	Public	PK, KG-5	102 E Ninth Ave	Webster	57274	Day County	Webster Area 18-5	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(605) 345-4651	270	19	14.1	25.9%	239 (88.5%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (2.6%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (4.1%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (4.8%)	74.7	40^th of 201 public elementary schools	80.1%		73.1	43^rd of 204 public elementary schools	78.9%	3	54.6	47.1	66.7		55.9	77.3	67.7	51.5			66.7	66.7		$10,363	$572	$9,791
Summit Elementary - 02	Public	PK, KG-8	400 W Sherman Ave	Summit	57266	Roberts County	Summit School District 54-6	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(605) 398-6211	135	14	9.9	43.0%	82 (60.7%)	2 (1.5%)	9 (6.7%)	0 (0.0%)	30 (22.2%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (8.9%)	10.7	185^th of 201 public elementary schools	8.0%		12.5	183^rd of 204 public elementary schools	10.3%	2	31.3	7.7	17.7	33.3	16.9	43.8	15.4	23.5	33.3	18.8	25.3	17.7	9.1	$13,290	$2,196	$11,094
Sunrise Colony - 15	Public	K-8	45425 152nd St	Summit	57266	Roberts County	Watertown School District 14-4	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(605) 882-6340	17	1	17.0		17 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)														$13,117	$344	$12,773
Florence Elementary - 02	Public	PK, KG-5	515 Main Ave	Florence	57235	Codington County	Florence School District 14-1	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(605) 758-2412	172	11	16.0	26.7%	166 (96.5%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (2.3%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.6%)	27.8	157^th of 201 public elementary schools	21.9%		41.7	125^th of 204 public elementary schools	38.7%	32	48.2	26.1	28.6		34.6	48.2	47.8	17.9			37.2	35.7		$11,421	$717	$10,704

Waubay Elementary - 02

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Schools Near Waubay Elementary - 02