Elm Springs Elementary - 13

21309 Elm Springs Rd
Whitewood, SD 57793
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 30%
Serving 6 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Elm Springs Elementary - 13 ranks in the top 30% of all schools in South Dakota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≥50% (which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥50% (which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 6:1 is lower than the South Dakota state level of 12:1.

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 6 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 6:1
  • : Top 30% in SD
  • : ≥50% (Top 30%)
  • : ≥50% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Elm Springs Elementary - 13 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Dakota for:

School Overview

Elm Springs Elementary - 13's student population of 6 students has declined by 53% over five school years.
The teacher population of 1 teachers has declined by 50% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
6 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
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School Rankings

Elm Springs Elementary - 13 ranks within the top 30% of all 636 schools in South Dakota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Elm Springs Elementary - 13 is 0.00, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.51. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (SD)
#186 out of 636 schools
(Top 30%)
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≥50%
42%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Elm Springs Elementary - 13 and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in South Dakota by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
≥50%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Elm Springs Elementary - 13 and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of South Dakota by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
6:1
12:1
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American Indian
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14%
Asian
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2%
Hispanic
n/a
8%
Black
n/a
3%
White
100%
68%
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Hawaiian
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n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.00
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School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Elm Springs Elementary - 13's ranking?
Elm Springs Elementary - 13 is ranked #186 out of 636 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in South Dakota.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≥50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% SD state average), while ≥50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% SD state average).
How many students attend Elm Springs Elementary - 13?
6 students attend Elm Springs Elementary - 13.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Elm Springs Elementary - 13 students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Elm Springs Elementary - 13?
Elm Springs Elementary - 13 has a student ration of 6:1, which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 12:1.
What grades does Elm Springs Elementary - 13 offer ?
Elm Springs Elementary - 13 offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Elm Springs Elementary - 13 part of?
Elm Springs Elementary - 13 is part of Meade School District 46-1.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 6 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 6:1
  • : Top 30%
  • : ≥50% (Top 30%)
  • : ≥50% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education

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