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White River Elementary - 02

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White River Elementary - 02 is a public elementary school in White River, South Dakota, serving 165 students in grades PK-5. The school is part of the White River School District 47-1, which is ranked 123 out of 126 districts in the state and has a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger.

White River Elementary - 02 has consistently ranked in the bottom 10% of South Dakota elementary schools over the past decade, with a ranking between 184-201 out of 201-209 schools. The school has maintained a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger, indicating poor overall performance compared to other schools in the state. When looking at specific student subgroups, the school performs slightly better for Native American students, ranking 13th out of 25 schools in 2023-2024, but still only receives a 3-star rating. The school's proficiency rates in Smarter Balanced Assessments for English Language Arts and Mathematics are significantly lower than the state averages, often by 20-30 percentage points. Additionally, the school has experienced high rates of chronic absenteeism, with 19.5% of students chronically absent in 2023-2024.

The closest nearby school, Todd County Elementary - 16, also performs poorly, ranking 200th out of 201 South Dakota elementary schools in 2023-2024 and having a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school's proficiency rates in ELA and Mathematics are even lower than those of White River Elementary - 02, further highlighting the challenges faced by schools in this region. The high percentage of students from low socioeconomic backgrounds at White River Elementary - 02, with 100% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, is likely a contributing factor to the school's overall poor performance.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 501 E 3rd St
       White River, SD  57579

(605) 259-3137

District: White River School District 47-1

SchoolDigger Rank:
184th of 201 South Dakota Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $16,948 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  10.3 Help
Number of students:  164

Racial breakdown:

American Indian:
70.7%
White:
16.5%
Two or more races:
10.4%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  100% Help


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Compare Details White River Elementary - 02 ranks worse than 91.5% of elementary schools in South Dakota. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 10.76. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: American Indian (70.7%), White (16.5%), two or more races (10.4%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 100% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at White River Elementary - 02 is 10.3. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at White River Elementary - 02 is $16,948.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

White River Elementary - 02:

SchoolDigger ranks White River Elementary - 02 184th of 201 South Dakota public elementary schools. (See White River Elementary - 02 in the ranking list.)

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White River School District 47-1:

SchoolDigger ranks White River School District 47-1 123rd of 126 South Dakota school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for White River Elementary - 02

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Rank History for all students at White River Elementary - 02

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools SD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 5.45 178th 187 4.8%
2004 3.17 183rd 189 3.2%
2005 3.51 187th 194 3.6%
2006 6.41 188th 197 4.6%
2007 14.89 177th 194 8.8%
2008 11.46 180th 194 7.2%
2009 11.94 181st 196 7.7%
2010 2.00 202nd 206 1.9%
2011 1.63 201st 205 2.0%
2012 1.49 206th 214 3.7%
2013 3.16 193rd 201 4.0%
2015 9.41 195th 209 6.7%
2016 7.62 197th 206 4.4%
2017 6.41 195th 207 5.8%
2018 4.64 196th 204 3.9%
2019 10.28 190th 206 7.8%
2021 2.65 201st 202 0.5%
2022 8.80 190th 202 5.9%
2023 9.50 192nd 204 5.9%
2024 10.76 184th 201 8.5%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at White River Elementary - 02

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools SD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 14.00 113th 121 6.6%
2019 29.65 94th 121 22.3%
2021 10.08 105th 106 0.9%
2022 34.93 55th 80 31.3%
2023 29.13 83rd 112 25.9%
2024 34.80 76th 110 30.9%
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Rank History for Female students at White River Elementary - 02

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools SD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 4.15 158th 163 3.1%
2022 8.01 142nd 150 5.3%
2024 13.85 147th 165 10.9%
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Rank History for Male students at White River Elementary - 02

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools SD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 4.04 163rd 170 4.1%
2019 15.95 141st 160 11.9%
2021 4.32 155th 157 1.3%
2022 18.93 134th 154 13.0%
2023 23.99 132nd 166 20.5%
2024 16.36 143rd 161 11.2%
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Rank History for Native American students at White River Elementary - 02

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools SD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 28.49 27th 35 22.9%
2019 42.10 12th 28 57.1%
2021 24.15 20th 21 4.8%
2022 54.34 9th 23 60.9%
2023 29.90 19th 25 24.0%
2024 40.51 13th 25 48.0%
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Data source: test scores: South Dakota Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Enrollment information for White River Elementary - 02

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 158 158
1990 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 156 156
1991 0 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 150 150
1992 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 150 150
1993 45 0 0 0 132 n/a n/a 0 177
1994 41 0 0 0 108 n/a n/a 0 149
1995 35 0 0 0 138 n/a n/a 0 173
1996 35 0 0 0 138 n/a n/a 0 173
1997 31 0 0 0 125 n/a n/a 0 156
1998 26 0 0 0 138 n/a n/a 0 164
1999 28 0 0 0 134 n/a n/a 0 162
2000 33 1 0 0 133 n/a n/a 0 167
2001 41 0 0 0 130 n/a n/a 0 171
2002 41 0 1 0 113 n/a n/a 0 155
2003 41 0 1 0 113 n/a n/a 0 155
2004 32 2 1 0 108 n/a n/a 0 143
2005 29 2 2 0 106 n/a n/a 0 139
2006 32 2 4 0 106 n/a n/a 0 144
2007 22 0 4 0 99 n/a n/a 0 125
2008 18 0 2 0 88 n/a n/a 0 108
2009 27 0 3 0 119 n/a n/a 0 149
2010 23 1 1 0 129 n/a n/a 0 154
2011 24 1 1 0 141 1 2 0 170
2012 29 0 1 0 143 1 2 0 176
2013 20 0 0 1 154 1 2 0 178
2014 17 0 0 0 159 1 1 0 178
2015 18 1 0 0 162 1 2 0 184
2016 11 1 0 2 170 0 5 0 189
2017 13 0 0 0 164 0 4 0 181
2018 8 0 0 1 147 0 11 0 167
2019 11 0 0 1 146 1 9 0 168
2020 13 0 0 3 120 1 10 0 147
2021 16 0 0 4 113 1 7 0 141
2022 13 0 0 1 109 0 7 0 130
2023 23 0 1 2 122 0 17 0 165
2024 27 0 1 3 116 0 17 0 164

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

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Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at White River Elementary - 02

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 158 13.5 11.7 n/a
1990 156 13.0 12.0 n/a
1991 150 12.0 12.5 n/a
1992 150 12.0 12.5 n/a
1993 177 15.1 11.7 n/a
1994 149 14.6 10.2 n/a
1995 173 14.5 11.9 n/a
1996 173 14.5 11.9 n/a
1997 156 16.5 9.5 84.6
1998 164 13.0 12.6 77.4
1999 162 12.8 12.7 85.2
2000 167 17.7 9.4 98.2
2001 171 13.1 13.1 78.9
2002 155 15.6 9.9 76.1
2003 155 15.6 9.9 76.1
2004 143 15.3 9.3 76.2
2005 139 14.8 9.4 85.6
2006 144 15.7 9.2 78.5
2007 125 16.7 7.5 n/a
2008 108 14.4 7.5 97.2
2009 149 15.2 9.8 82.6
2010 154 16.7 9.1 98.1
2011 170 16.1 10.5 98.2
2012 176 16.7 10.5 98.3
2013 178 17.0 10.4 98.3
2014 178 16.6 10.7 95.5
2015 184 18.0 10.2 100
2016 189 17.0 11.1 100
2017 181 17.5 10.3 100
2018 167 17.5 9.5 100
2019 168 16.5 10.1 100
2020 147 17.5 8.4 100
2021 141 16.0 8.8 94.3
2022 130 13.8 9.3 100
2023 165 16.8 9.8 100
2024 164 15.8 10.3 100

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio White River Elementary - 02

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 158 13.5 11.7 n/a
1990 156 13.0 12.0 n/a
1991 150 12.0 12.5 n/a
1992 150 12.0 12.5 n/a
1993 177 15.1 11.7 n/a
1994 149 14.6 10.2 n/a
1995 173 14.5 11.9 n/a
1996 173 14.5 11.9 n/a
1997 156 16.5 9.5 84.6
1998 164 13.0 12.6 77.4
1999 162 12.8 12.7 85.2
2000 167 17.7 9.4 98.2
2001 171 13.1 13.1 78.9
2002 155 15.6 9.9 76.1
2003 155 15.6 9.9 76.1
2004 143 15.3 9.3 76.2
2005 139 14.8 9.4 85.6
2006 144 15.7 9.2 78.5
2007 125 16.7 7.5 n/a
2008 108 14.4 7.5 97.2
2009 149 15.2 9.8 82.6
2010 154 16.7 9.1 98.1
2011 170 16.1 10.5 98.2
2012 176 16.7 10.5 98.3
2013 178 17.0 10.4 98.3
2014 178 16.6 10.7 95.5
2015 184 18.0 10.2 100
2016 189 17.0 11.1 100
2017 181 17.5 10.3 100
2018 167 17.5 9.5 100
2019 168 16.5 10.1 100
2020 147 17.5 8.4 100
2021 141 16.0 8.8 94.3
2022 130 13.8 9.3 100
2023 165 16.8 9.8 100
2024 164 15.8 10.3 100

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for White River Elementary - 02

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2020 $3,040 (20.2%) $12,002 (79.8%) $15,042
2021 $3,997 (24.1%) $12,599 (75.9%) $16,597
2022 $4,981 (32.1%) $10,552 (67.9%) $15,533
2023 $5,250 (31.0%) $11,698 (69.0%) $16,948

Data source: South Dakota Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on White River Elementary - 02

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 190th of 206 Elementary schoolsRanks 192nd of 204 Elementary schools
 1.9%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (White River Elementary - 02)38.128.6
 9.5%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (White River School District 47-1)3021.4
 8.6%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (South Dakota)49.147.1
 2%
3rd Grade Mathematics (White River Elementary - 02)23.823.8
   3rd Grade Mathematics (White River School District 47-1)3017.9
 12.1%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (South Dakota)52.753.3
 0.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (White River Elementary - 02)26.330.4
 4.1%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (White River School District 47-1)2425.9
 1.9%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (South Dakota)50.347.2
 3.1%
4th Grade Mathematics (White River Elementary - 02)42.130.4
 11.7%
   4th Grade Mathematics (White River School District 47-1)3225.9
 6.1%
   4th Grade Mathematics (South Dakota)4947.7
 1.2%
5th Grade English Language Arts (White River Elementary - 02)15.617.9
 2.2%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (White River School District 47-1)12.814.7
 1.9%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (South Dakota)54.148.7
 5.4%
5th Grade Mathematics (White River Elementary - 02)12.510.7
 1.8%
   5th Grade Mathematics (White River School District 47-1)10.38.8
 1.4%
   5th Grade Mathematics (South Dakota)40.539.4
 1.2%
All Grades English Language Arts (White River Elementary - 02)2522.4
 2.6%
   All Grades English Language Arts (White River School District 47-1)33.621.7
 11.9%
   All Grades English Language Arts (South Dakota)53.249.7
 3.5%
All Grades Mathematics (White River Elementary - 02)23.619
 4.6%
   All Grades Mathematics (White River School District 47-1)21.414.3
 7.1%
   All Grades Mathematics (South Dakota)44.941.9
 3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students168165
 1.8%
African American00
American Indian146122
 16.4%
Asian01
Hispanic12
 100%
Pacific Islander10
 100%
White1123
 109.1%
Two or More Races917
 88.9%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients100%100%

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White River Elementary - 02 ranks in the bottom 8.5% of South Dakota elementary schools.

In the 2023-24 school year, 164 students attended White River Elementary - 02.

Students at White River Elementary - 02 are 71% American Indian, 16% White, 10% Two or more races, 2% Hispanic.


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