Below Average
#466 of 574 schools in SD
Lead-deadwood Elementary - 03
Elementary School · Lead-Deadwood School District 40-1
716 Main St, Deadwood, SD 57732
Enrollment
244
Student-Teacher
9.4:1
Score
4.6
Grades
Kindergarten – 5th
Enrollment
244
Student-Teacher
9.4:1
Score
4.6
Grades
Kindergarten – 5th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
South Dakota schools
#466 of 574
In district
#4 of 4
Lead-Deadwood School District 40-1
School environment
9.6 / 10
Excellent
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Lead-deadwood Elementary - 03
Elementary School in Deadwood · grades Kindergarten – 5th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.
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About Lead-deadwood Elementary - 03
Lead-deadwood Elementary - 03 is a public elementary school in Deadwood, SD, part of Lead-Deadwood School District 40-1. Lead-deadwood Elementary - 03 serves approximately 244 students, and covers grades Kindergarten-5th, and has a 9.4:1 student-teacher ratio. Lead-deadwood Elementary - 03 has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.6 out of 10 and ranks #466 of 574 schools in SD.
Structured state assessment records for Lead-deadwood Elementary - 03 show 49% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 52% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
- This school 4.6 · Below Average
- SD avg 6.1
What Parents Should Know
At 9.4:1 students to teachers, Lead-deadwood Elementary - 03 sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.
Score Breakdown
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Lead-deadwood Elementary - 03 — Students at Lead-deadwood Elementary - 03 score 37% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 48%).
Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
25.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
Test Scores SD EDFACTS (2021-22)
Based on 26 test records from SD state assessments. About our data
Proficiency Trend
↓ DecliningAverage proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 2.8/10.
How Lead-deadwood Elementary - 03 Compares
See how Lead-deadwood Elementary - 03 performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Location
716 Main St, Deadwood, SD 57732
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Lead-deadwood Elementary - 03 may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Whitewood Elementary - 04 (rated 8.9/10, 7.7 miles away, in nearby Whitewood), which scores notably higher. Another option is Sturgis Elementary - 03 (rated 8.3/10, 10.8 miles away, in nearby Sturgis), which scores notably higher. Additionally, Mountain View Elementary - 08 (rated 6.9/10, 9.9 miles away, in nearby Spearfish), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Deadwood, see our Deadwood schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 21.9 miNeighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 57732 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$44,750
Median Home Value
$279,300
Median Rent
$725/mo
Population
1,870
College Educated
22.2%
Homeownership
62.2%
Poverty Rate
6.7%
Median Age
60.8
Similar Schools
Schools in the same state with comparable level, size, and ratings
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| Garretson Elementary - 02 Garretson, SD | 4.5 |
| Deubrook Elementary - 03 Toronto, SD | 4.8 |
| South Canyon Elementary - 15 Rapid City, SD | 4.8 |
| Elkton Elementary - 02 Elkton, SD | 4.3 |
| Hermosa Elementary - 04 Hermosa, SD | 4.3 |
| Parker Elementary - 02 Parker, SD | 4.3 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Lead-deadwood Elementary - 03
What grades does Lead-deadwood Elementary - 03 serve?
Lead-deadwood Elementary - 03 serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Lead-deadwood Elementary - 03?
Lead-deadwood Elementary - 03 has an enrollment of approximately 244 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lead-deadwood Elementary - 03?
The student-teacher ratio at Lead-deadwood Elementary - 03 is 9.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Lead-deadwood Elementary - 03 rank in SD?
Lead-deadwood Elementary - 03 ranks #466 of 574 schools in SD.
What is Lead-deadwood Elementary - 03's MySchoolScout rating?
Lead-deadwood Elementary - 03 has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.6 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Lead-deadwood Elementary - 03?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Lead-deadwood Elementary - 03 has 49% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 52% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Lead-deadwood Elementary - 03 a charter school?
No, Lead-deadwood Elementary - 03 is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Lead-deadwood Elementary - 03 a Title I school?
No, Lead-deadwood Elementary - 03 is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Lead-deadwood Elementary - 03?
25.8% of students at Lead-deadwood Elementary - 03 qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
Neighborhood Context
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 244
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 9.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 26
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 25.8%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- Lawrence County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 18.4%
- Phone
- (605) 717-3884
Resources & Links
District
Lead-Deadwood School District 40-1- District Enrollment
- 671
- Schools in District
- 4
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $19,005
- District Rank
- #4 of 4
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