Wood Elementary - 05

114 S Dakota St
Colome, SD 57528
(School attendance zone shown in map)
6/
10
Top 50%
Wood Elementary - 05 ranks in the top 50% of all schools in South Dakota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 43%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 52%).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-8
  • : <50%
  • : <50%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education

School Overview

School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
14 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
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School Rankings

This School
State Level (SD)
(20-21)
<50%
43%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Wood Elementary - 05 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 2020-21 school year data.
(20-21)
<50%
52%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Wood Elementary - 05 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 2020-21 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
12:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Wood Elementary - 05 and the public school average student teacher ratio of South Dakota by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
American Indian
(21-22)
64%
14%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Wood Elementary - 05 and percentage of American Indian public school students in South Dakota by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Asian
(21-22)
n/a
2%
Hispanic
(21-22)
n/a
7%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Wood Elementary - 05 and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in South Dakota by year, with the latest 2013-14 school year data.
Black
(21-22)
n/a
3%
White
(21-22)
36%
69%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Wood Elementary - 05 and the percentage of White public school students in South Dakota by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Hawaiian
(21-22)
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(21-22)
n/a
5%
n/a
This chart displays the diversity score of Wood Elementary - 05 and the public school average diversity score of South Dakota by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch (21-22)
64%
29%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Wood Elementary - 05 and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in South Dakota by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
13%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Wood Elementary - 05 and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in South Dakota by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
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?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 43% SD state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% SD state average).
How many students attend Wood Elementary - 05?
14 students attend Wood Elementary - 05.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of Wood Elementary - 05 students are American Indian, and 36% of students are White.
What grades does Wood Elementary - 05 offer ?
Wood Elementary - 05 offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Wood Elementary - 05 part of?
Wood Elementary - 05 is part of Colome Consolidated 59-3 School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-8
  • : <50%
  • : <50%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education

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