Woodfield Center serves 39 students in grades 5-12.
The student:teacher ratio of 7:1 was lower than the South Dakota state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment was 49% of the student body (majority American Indian), which was higher than the South Dakota state average of 32% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 5-12
Total Students
39 students
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Student : Teacher Ratio
7:1
12:1
American Indian
36%
14%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
5%
8%
Black
8%
3%
White
51%
68%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch (08-09)
91%
29%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Woodfield Center?
39 students attend Woodfield Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of Woodfield Center students are White, 36% of students are American Indian, 8% of students are Black, and 5% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Woodfield Center?
Woodfield Center has a student ration of 7:1, which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 12:1.
What grades does Woodfield Center offer ?
Woodfield Center offers enrollment in grades 5-12
What school district is Woodfield Center part of?
Woodfield Center is part of Beresford School District 61-2.
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