West Central Hartford Elementary - 05 serves 281 students in grades Kindergarten-2.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-79% (which is approximately equal to the South Dakota state average of 76%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-79% (which is approximately equal to the South Dakota state average of 75%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the South Dakota state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Black and 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-2
- Enrollment: 281 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 5%
- Math Proficiency: 60-79%
- Reading Proficiency: 60-79%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
School Overview
West Central Hartford Elementary - 05's student population of 281 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-2
Total Students
281 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of West Central Hartford Elementary - 05 is 0.10, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(09-10)60-79%
76%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(09-10)60-79%
75%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
12:1
American Indian
1%
14%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
1%
8%
Black
1%
3%
White
95%
68%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
6%
30%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
6%
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?
60-79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 76% SD state average), while 60-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 75% SD state average).
How many students attend West Central Hartford Elementary - 05?
281 students attend West Central Hartford Elementary - 05.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of West Central Hartford Elementary - 05 students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of West Central Hartford Elementary - 05?
West Central Hartford Elementary - 05 has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 12:1.
What grades does West Central Hartford Elementary - 05 offer ?
West Central Hartford Elementary - 05 offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-2
What school district is West Central Hartford Elementary - 05 part of?
West Central Hartford Elementary - 05 is part of West Central School District 49-7.
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