Lead-deadwood Elementary - 03

Lead-Deadwood Elementary - 03 is a regular public elementary school in Deadwood, South Dakota, located at 716 Main St. Serving kindergarten through fifth grade, the school has an enrollment of 244 students and maintains a student-to-teacher ratio of 9.4:1 with 26 full-time equivalent teachers. Despite its small size, Lead-Deadwood Elementary focuses on providing personalized attention to each student.

The academic performance at Lead-Deadwood Elementary shows room for growth, with the school ranked #324 out of 586 schools in South Dakota. Students typically score around 40% proficient or above in ELA and reading, and about 37% proficient or above in math. The school's MySchoolScout rating is currently 5.1 out of 10, indicating that while there are areas for improvement, the school remains dedicated to student development.

Located in a small town setting, Lead-Deadwood Elementary benefits from a close-knit community where teachers and parents work together closely to support each child's learning journey.

While current test scores at Lead-deadwood Elementary - 03 are below average, the school shows strong growth metrics — meaning students are making above-average progress year over year. This upward trajectory can be a positive indicator for families who value a school's ability to help students improve, even if absolute scores haven't caught up yet.

With a student-teacher ratio of 9.4:1, Lead-deadwood Elementary - 03 offers a notably low ratio compared to the national average. This typically means smaller class sizes and more opportunities for one-on-one interaction between students and teachers.