Witten Elementary - 04 serves 7 students in grades Kindergarten-8.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was ≥50% (which was lower than the South Dakota state average of 73%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was ≥50% (which was lower than the South Dakota state average of 74%).
The student-teacher ratio of 4:1 was lower than the South Dakota state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment was 43% of the student body (majority American Indian), which was higher than the South Dakota state average of 33% (majority American Indian).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
7 students
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)≥50%
73%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)≥50%
74%
Student-Teacher Ratio
4:1
12:1
American Indian
43%
14%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
n/a
8%
Black
n/a
3%
White
57%
67%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch (12-13)
6%
32%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13)
12%
8%
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 73% SD state average), while ≥50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 74% SD state average).
How many students attend Witten Elementary - 04?
7 students attend Witten Elementary - 04.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of Witten Elementary - 04 students are White, and 43% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Witten Elementary - 04?
Witten Elementary - 04 has a student ration of 4:1, which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 12:1.
What grades does Witten Elementary - 04 offer ?
Witten Elementary - 04 offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Witten Elementary - 04 part of?
Witten Elementary - 04 is part of Colome Consolidated 59-3 School District.
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