Serving 465 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Winner Elementary - 04 ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in South Dakota for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the South Dakota state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 39% 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-5
- Enrollment: 465 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 39%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in SD
- Math Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Winner Elementary - 04 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Dakota for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Winner Elementary - 04's student population of 465 students has grown by 30% over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
465 students
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
School Rankings
Winner Elementary - 04 ranks within the bottom 50% of all 619 schools in South Dakota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Winner Elementary - 04 is 0.50, which is less 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
#506 out of 619 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
42%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
12:1
American Indian
36%
14%
Hispanic
2%
9%
White
61%
66%
Two or more races
1%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)25.8%
22.5%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
37%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Winner Elementary - 04's ranking?
Winner Elementary - 04 is ranked #506 out of 619 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in South Dakota.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% SD state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% SD state average).
How many students attend Winner Elementary - 04?
465 students attend Winner Elementary - 04.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of Winner Elementary - 04 students are White, 36% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Winner Elementary - 04?
Winner Elementary - 04 has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 12:1.
What grades does Winner Elementary - 04 offer ?
Winner Elementary - 04 offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Winner Elementary - 04 part of?
Winner Elementary - 04 is part of Winner School District 59-2.
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