Westwood Rural Elementary - 05
34 Students
Elementary School K - 8th
School Overview
Westwood Rural Elementary, located at 499 Westwood Rd in Britton, South Dakota, serves as a foundational component of the Britton-Hecla School District. As a rural educational institution, the school is dedicated to providing a supportive and intimate learning environment for its students, emphasizing foundational academic skills and community-oriented values typical of smaller school settings. By operating under the umbrella of the Britton-Hecla district, Westwood Rural Elementary benefits from shared administrative resources while maintaining a localized focus on the needs of its specific student body.
The school’s curriculum is designed to foster both personal development and academic success, ensuring that students are well-prepared for their transition to secondary education within the broader district. Because of its rural location, the school often acts as a central hub for local families, promoting a close-knit school culture that prioritizes individualized attention and a strong sense of neighborhood connection. For more detailed information regarding school programs, current calendars, or administrative updates, interested parties can visit the official district website at http://www.britton.k12.sd.us.
The school’s curriculum is designed to foster both personal development and academic success, ensuring that students are well-prepared for their transition to secondary education within the broader district. Because of its rural location, the school often acts as a central hub for local families, promoting a close-knit school culture that prioritizes individualized attention and a strong sense of neighborhood connection. For more detailed information regarding school programs, current calendars, or administrative updates, interested parties can visit the official district website at http://www.britton.k12.sd.us.
34
Total Students
2.0
Full-Time Teachers
17.0
Student/Teacher Ratio
102.9%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
Student Demographics Data Table
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| White | 34 |
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White34 (100.0 %)
School Location
School Details
| Status: | Open |
|---|---|
| School Level: | Elementary School |
| School Type: | Regular School |
| Charter Status:* | Public Non-Charter |
| Virtual Instruction: | No virtual instruction |
| Shared Time Status: | No |
| District: | Britton-Hecla School District 45-4 |
| Phone: | (605)448-2234 |
| Grade Range: | K - 8th |
| Total Students: | 34 |
| Full-Time Teachers (FTE): | 2.0 |
| Pupil/Teacher Ratio: | 17.0 |
| NSLP Participation:1 | Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO |
| Qualified Free Lunch: | 2 |
| Qualified Reduced Lunch: | 33 |
Grades Taught
Kindergarten
12
Grade 1
5
Grade 2
4
Grade 3
1
Grade 4
3
Grade 5
4
Grade 6
1
Grade 7
3
Grade 8
1
Grades Taught Data Table
| Grade | Student Count |
|---|---|
| Kindergarten | 12 |
| Grade 1 | 5 |
| Grade 2 | 4 |
| Grade 3 | 1 |
| Grade 4 | 3 |
| Grade 5 | 4 |
| Grade 6 | 1 |
| Grade 7 | 3 |
| Grade 8 | 1 |
Gender Ratio
Student Gender Ratio Data Table
| Gender | Student Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 15 | 44.1% |
| Male | 19 | 55.9% |
Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)
Charter School
174 Students
Elementary School K - 5th
Charter School
24 Students
Elementary School K - 8th