Serving 287 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Woodrow Wilson Elementary - 17 ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in South Dakota for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the South Dakota state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 33% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 287 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 41%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in SD
- Math Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Woodrow Wilson Elementary - 17 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Dakota for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Woodrow Wilson Elementary - 17's student population of 287 students has declined by 19% over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
287 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
School Rankings
Woodrow Wilson Elementary - 17 ranks within the bottom 50% of all 636 schools in South Dakota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Woodrow Wilson Elementary - 17 is 0.61, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.53. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#484 out of 636 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
42%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
12:1
American Indian
15%
14%
Asian
2%
2%
Hispanic
11%
8%
Black
1%
3%
White
59%
67%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
12%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
25%
31%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Woodrow Wilson Elementary - 17's ranking?
Woodrow Wilson Elementary - 17 is ranked #484 out of 636 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in South Dakota.
What schools are Woodrow Wilson Elementary - 17 often compared to?
Woodrow Wilson Elementary - 17is often viewed alongside schools like South Park Elementary - 16 by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% SD state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% SD state average).
How many students attend Woodrow Wilson Elementary - 17?
287 students attend Woodrow Wilson Elementary - 17.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of Woodrow Wilson Elementary - 17 students are White, 15% of students are American Indian, 12% of students are Two or more races, 11% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Woodrow Wilson Elementary - 17?
Woodrow Wilson Elementary - 17 has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 12:1.
What grades does Woodrow Wilson Elementary - 17 offer ?
Woodrow Wilson Elementary - 17 offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Woodrow Wilson Elementary - 17 part of?
Woodrow Wilson Elementary - 17 is part of Rapid City Area School District 51-4.
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