Serving 485 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 34% (which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 34% (which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the South Dakota state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 33% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 485 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 50%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in SD
- Math Proficiency: 34% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 34% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 15-19% (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 485 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
485 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
School Calendar
Last Day of School
Fri. May 1, 2026
School Rankings
Laura Wilder Elementary - 31 ranks within the bottom 50% of all 619 schools in South Dakota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Laura Wilder Elementary - 31 is 0.70, which is more 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
#524 out of 619 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
42%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
12:1
American Indian
10%
14%
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
15%
8%
Black
12%
3%
White
50%
67%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
12%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
44%
31%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Laura Wilder Elementary - 31's ranking?
Laura Wilder Elementary - 31 is ranked #524 out of 619 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, Rf Pettigrew Elementary - 17 by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% SD state average), while 34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% SD state average).
How many students attend Laura Wilder Elementary - 31?
485 students attend Laura Wilder Elementary - 31.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Laura Wilder Elementary - 31 students are White, 15% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Black, 12% of students are Two or more races, 10% 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 16:1, 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 (No virtual instruction).
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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