Serving 176 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Laura Ingalls Wilder Elementary - 02 ranks in the top 50% of all schools in South Dakota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the South Dakota state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 34% (majority American Indian).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 176 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 14%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in SD
- Math Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Laura Ingalls Wilder Elementary's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district in De Smet, SD, covering approximately 315 square miles. Families typically drive 20 to 30 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 16.5 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
School Overview
Laura Ingalls Wilder Elementary - 02's student population of 176 students has grown by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 12 teachers has grown by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
176 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Laura Ingalls Wilder Elementary - 02 ranks within the top 50% of all 619 schools in South Dakota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Laura Ingalls Wilder Elementary - 02 is 0.26, 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
#230 out of 619 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
42%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
51%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
42%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
12:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
14%
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
5%
9%
Showing 2010–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
White
86%
66%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
6%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)8.5%
22.5%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
18%
34%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Laura Ingalls Wilder Elementary - 02's ranking?
Laura Ingalls Wilder Elementary - 02 is ranked #230 out of 619 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in South Dakota.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% SD state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% SD state average).
How many students attend Laura Ingalls Wilder Elementary - 02?
176 students attend Laura Ingalls Wilder Elementary - 02.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of Laura Ingalls Wilder Elementary - 02 students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Laura Ingalls Wilder Elementary - 02?
Laura Ingalls Wilder Elementary - 02 has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 12:1.
What grades does Laura Ingalls Wilder Elementary - 02 offer ?
Laura Ingalls Wilder Elementary - 02 offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Laura Ingalls Wilder Elementary - 02 part of?
Laura Ingalls Wilder Elementary - 02 is part of De Smet School District 38-2.
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