Serving 438 students in grades Kindergarten-5, L. B. Williams Elementary - 03 ranks in the top 30% of all schools in South Dakota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 54% (which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60% (which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is equal to the South Dakota state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 34% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 438 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 24%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in SD
- Math Proficiency: 54% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 10%)
- Attendance Zone: L B Williams Elementary serves the southern part of Mitchell, SD, covering an area of approximately 4.1 square miles. Most families live within a 5-10 minute drive to the school, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 3.5 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
L. B. Williams Elementary - 03 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Dakota for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
School Overview
L. B. Williams Elementary - 03's student population of 438 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has grown by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
438 students
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
L. B. Williams Elementary - 03 ranks within the top 30% of all 619 schools in South Dakota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of L. B. Williams Elementary - 03 is 0.40, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.53. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#125 out of 619 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
42%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
American Indian
5%
14%
Asian
2%
2%
Hispanic
14%
9%
Black
n/a
3%
White
76%
66%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)13%
22.5%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
34%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Kernels
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is L. B. Williams Elementary - 03's ranking?
L. B. Williams Elementary - 03 is ranked #125 out of 619 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in South Dakota.
What schools are L. B. Williams Elementary - 03 often compared to?
L. B. Williams Elementary - 03is often viewed alongside schools like Gertie Belle Rogers Elementary - 04, Longfellow Elementary - 05, Mount Vernon Elementary - 02 by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% SD state average), while 60% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% SD state average).
How many students attend L. B. Williams Elementary - 03?
438 students attend L. B. Williams Elementary - 03.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of L. B. Williams Elementary - 03 students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are American Indian, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of L. B. Williams Elementary - 03?
L. B. Williams Elementary - 03 has a student ration of 12:1, which is equal to the South Dakota state average of 12:1.
What grades does L. B. Williams Elementary - 03 offer ?
L. B. Williams Elementary - 03 offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is L. B. Williams Elementary - 03 part of?
L. B. Williams Elementary - 03 is part of Mitchell School District 17-2.
School Reviews
Review L. B. Williams Elementary - 03. Reviews should be a few sentences in length. Please include any comments on:
- Quality of academic programs, teachers, and facilities
- Availability of music, art, sports and other extracurricular activities
Recent Articles
School Leadership Matters: Evaluating a Principal
Learn how to evaluate a public school principal before enrolling by examining leadership stability, teacher support, communication, school culture, instructional priorities, discipline, family engagement, and measurable improvement efforts.
Comparing Before- and After-School Programs
Learn how to compare before- and after-school programs when choosing a public school, including hours, costs, staffing, safety, activities, enrollment rules, transportation, meals, and daily convenience for families.
Choosing a Public School During Budget Uncertainty
Learn which questions parents should ask when choosing a public school during budget uncertainty, including staffing, programs, class sizes, transportation, reserves, enrollment trends, and planned reductions ahead.
