Wakpala Elementary - 02

12250 Sd Hwy 1806
Wakpala, SD 57658
(School attendance zone shown in map)
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 69 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Wakpala Elementary - 02 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 11-19% (which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 43%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-49% (which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 7:1 is lower than the South Dakota state level of 12:1.

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 69 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 7:1
  • : Bottom 50% in SD
  • : 11-19% (Btm 50%)
  • : 40-49% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Wakpala Elementary - 02 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Dakota for:

School Overview

Wakpala Elementary - 02's student population of 69 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 10 teachers has declined by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
69 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
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School Rankings

Wakpala Elementary - 02 ranks within the bottom 50% of all 616 schools in South Dakota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Wakpala Elementary - 02 is 0.02, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.50. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (SD)
#547 out of 616 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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11-19%
43%
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40-49%
52%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
7:1
12:1
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American Indian
99%
14%
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Asian
n/a
2%
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Hispanic
n/a
7%
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Black
n/a
3%
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White
n/a
69%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.02
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
29%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (08-09)
11%
9%
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Wakpala Elementary - 02's ranking?
Wakpala Elementary - 02 is ranked #547 out of 616 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?
11-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 43% SD state average), while 40-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% SD state average).
How many students attend Wakpala Elementary - 02?
69 students attend Wakpala Elementary - 02.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
99% of Wakpala Elementary - 02 students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Wakpala Elementary - 02?
Wakpala Elementary - 02 has a student ration of 7:1, which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 12:1.
What grades does Wakpala Elementary - 02 offer ?
Wakpala Elementary - 02 offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Wakpala Elementary - 02 part of?
Wakpala Elementary - 02 is part of Smee School District 15-3.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 69 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 7:1
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 11-19% (Btm 50%)
  • : 40-49% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education

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