Serving 88 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Waubay Elementary - 02 ranks in the top 10% of all schools in South Dakota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-69% (which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-69% (which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the South Dakota state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 34% (majority American Indian).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 88 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Minority Enrollment: 40%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in SD
- Math Proficiency: 60-69% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-69% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-59% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Waubay Elementary - 02 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Dakota for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Diversity
Student Attention
School Overview
Waubay Elementary - 02's student population of 88 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 11 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
88 students
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Waubay Elementary - 02 ranks within the top 10% of all 619 schools in South Dakota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Waubay Elementary - 02 is 0.56, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.53. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#56 out of 619 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-69%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-69%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
42%
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
12:1
American Indian
25%
14%
White
60%
66%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
14%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)14.8%
22.5%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
53%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Waubay Elementary - 02's ranking?
Waubay Elementary - 02 is ranked #56 out of 619 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in South Dakota.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% SD state average), while 60-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% SD state average).
How many students attend Waubay Elementary - 02?
88 students attend Waubay Elementary - 02.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of Waubay Elementary - 02 students are White, 25% of students are American Indian, 14% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Waubay Elementary - 02?
Waubay Elementary - 02 has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 12:1.
What grades does Waubay Elementary - 02 offer ?
Waubay Elementary - 02 offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Waubay Elementary - 02 part of?
Waubay Elementary - 02 is part of Waubay School District 18-3.
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