Serving 102 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Wall 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 40-49% (which is approximately equal to 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 11:1 is lower than the South Dakota state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 31% (majority American Indian).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 102 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 24%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in SD
- Math Proficiency: 40-49% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-49% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
School Overview
Wall Elementary - 02's student population of 102 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 9 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
102 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Wall 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 Wall Elementary - 02 is 0.41, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#440 out of 616 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
43%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
12:1
American Indian
11%
14%
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
2%
7%
Black
3%
3%
White
76%
69%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
11%
29%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
5%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Wall Elementary - 02's ranking?
Wall Elementary - 02 is ranked #440 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?
40-49% 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 Wall Elementary - 02?
102 students attend Wall Elementary - 02.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of Wall Elementary - 02 students are White, 11% of students are American Indian, 7% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Wall Elementary - 02?
Wall Elementary - 02 has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 12:1.
What grades does Wall Elementary - 02 offer ?
Wall Elementary - 02 offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Wall Elementary - 02 part of?
Wall Elementary - 02 is part of Wall School District 51-5.
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