Serving 148 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Roosevelt Elementary - 08 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 was 35-39% (which was lower than the South Dakota state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 30-34% (which was lower than the South Dakota state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 was lower than the South Dakota state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment was 29% of the student body (majority American Indian), which was lower than the South Dakota state average of 33% (majority American Indian).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
148 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Overall Testing Rank
#510 out of 636 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
12:1
American Indian
11%
14%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
3%
8%
Black
2%
3%
White
71%
67%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
13%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
44%
31%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Roosevelt Elementary - 08's ranking?
Roosevelt Elementary - 08 is ranked #510 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 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% SD state average).
How many students attend Roosevelt Elementary - 08?
148 students attend Roosevelt Elementary - 08.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of Roosevelt Elementary - 08 students are White, 13% of students are Two or more races, 11% of students are American Indian, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Roosevelt Elementary - 08?
Roosevelt Elementary - 08 has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 12:1.
What grades does Roosevelt Elementary - 08 offer ?
Roosevelt Elementary - 08 offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Roosevelt Elementary - 08 part of?
Roosevelt Elementary - 08 is part of Watertown School District 14-4.
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