Lead-deadwood Elementary - 03

716 Main St
Deadwood, SD 57732
(School attendance zone shown in map)
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 293 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Lead-deadwood Elementary - 03 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 35-39% (which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the South Dakota state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 32% (majority American Indian).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 293 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 18%
  • : Bottom 50% in SD
  • : 35-39% (Btm 50%)
  • : 35-39% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-29% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education

School Overview

Lead-deadwood Elementary - 03's student population of 293 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
293 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
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School Rankings

Lead-deadwood Elementary - 03 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 Lead-deadwood Elementary - 03 is 0.32, 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)
#490 out of 636 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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35-39%
42%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Lead-deadwood Elementary - 03 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.
35-39%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Lead-deadwood Elementary - 03 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.
20-29%
42%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Lead-deadwood Elementary - 03 and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in South Dakota by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
12:1
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American Indian
2%
14%
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Asian
1%
2%
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Hispanic
9%
8%
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Black
n/a
3%
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White
82%
68%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in South Dakota.
0.32
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
28%
30%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Lead-deadwood Elementary - 03 and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in South Dakota by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Lead-deadwood Elementary - 03's ranking?
Lead-deadwood Elementary - 03 is ranked #490 out of 636 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in South Dakota.
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 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% SD state average).
How many students attend Lead-deadwood Elementary - 03?
293 students attend Lead-deadwood Elementary - 03.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of Lead-deadwood Elementary - 03 students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lead-deadwood Elementary - 03?
Lead-deadwood Elementary - 03 has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 12:1.
What grades does Lead-deadwood Elementary - 03 offer ?
Lead-deadwood Elementary - 03 offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Lead-deadwood Elementary - 03 part of?
Lead-deadwood Elementary - 03 is part of LEAD-Deadwood School District 40-1.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 293 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 18%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 35-39% (Btm 50%)
  • : 35-39% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-29% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education

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