Serving 432 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Laura Wilder Elementary - 31 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 30% (which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 43%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 32% (which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the South Dakota state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 31% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 432 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 46%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in SD
- Math Proficiency: 30% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 32% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Laura Wilder Elementary - 31 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Dakota for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Laura Wilder Elementary - 31's student population of 432 students has declined by 19% over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has declined by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
432 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Laura Wilder Elementary - 31 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 Laura Wilder Elementary - 31 is 0.66, which is more 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
#533 out of 616 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
43%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
12:1
American Indian
7%
14%
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
14%
7%
Black
11%
3%
White
54%
69%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
13%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
45%
29%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
3%
School Statewide Testing
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 Laura Wilder Elementary - 31's ranking?
Laura Wilder Elementary - 31 is ranked #533 out of 616 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in South Dakota.
What schools are Laura Wilder Elementary - 31 often compared to?
Laura Wilder Elementary - 31is often viewed alongside schools like Oscar Howe Elementary - 58 by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 43% SD state average), while 32% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% SD state average).
How many students attend Laura Wilder Elementary - 31?
432 students attend Laura Wilder Elementary - 31.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of Laura Wilder Elementary - 31 students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Two or more races, 11% of students are Black, 7% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Laura Wilder Elementary - 31?
Laura Wilder Elementary - 31 has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 12:1.
What grades does Laura Wilder Elementary - 31 offer ?
Laura Wilder Elementary - 31 offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Laura Wilder Elementary - 31 part of?
Laura Wilder Elementary - 31 is part of Sioux Falls School District 49-5.
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