A
Very Good
86/100

Waubay Elementary - 02

📚 Pre-K – 06 🏫 School
📍 202 W School Rd, Waubay, SD 57273
Overall
A
86/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
B+
0.4 grade levels above the U.S. average · 67th percentile in South Dakota
Resources
A
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against South Dakota schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

86
Repit Score
out of 100
77
Students
enrolled
6.8:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$22K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)75%67/1000.4 grade levels above the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)25%91/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 33% students directly certified for free meals (their families receive SNAP or similar aid). Compared with South Dakota schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are +36 points better than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in South Dakota. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency35% (−19 pts vs. state avg 53%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency35% (−9 pts vs. state avg 43%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the South Dakota state test (2018–19), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
White50%50%reading -10 pts, math -3 pts39th percentile (list)
American Indian / Alaska Native10%10%reading -8 pts, math +0 pts35th percentile (list)
Low-income15%15%reading -19 pts, math -11 pts13th percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 202 W School Rd
City Waubay
ZIP Code 57273
District 4676680
NCES School ID 467668000719
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 57273

Understanding the community around Waubay Elementary - 02 helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $47,344
Per Capita Income $26,411
Poverty Rate 17.4%
Households Earning $100K+ 21.3%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 22.0%
High School or Higher 90.3%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $113,500
Median Rent $589
Owner-Occupied 69.9%
Renter-Occupied 30.1%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Waubay Elementary - 02.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 48.1%
Female 52.0%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

White 61.0%
American Indian 20.8%
Two or More Races 16.9%
Pacific Islander 1.3%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 77
Teachers (FTE) 11.3
Student:Teacher Ratio 6.8:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Waubay Elementary - 02?
Waubay Elementary - 02 has a Repit School Score of 86 out of 100, earning a grade of A. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Waubay Elementary - 02?
Waubay Elementary - 02 has 77 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 6.8:1.
What grades does Waubay Elementary - 02 serve?
Waubay Elementary - 02 serves grades Pre-K – 06 and is classified as a School. This is a public school.
How much funding does Waubay Elementary - 02 receive per student?
Waubay Elementary - 02 receives $21,561 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Waubay Elementary - 02 in 57273 ▼
Avg Home Value
$308,636
Avg Monthly Rent
$909
1-Year Change
+13.2%
% Renters
30.1%

Other Schools in 57273

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026