Leola Elementary - 02
Tel:
(605)439-3477
- Leola Elementary - 02 serves 77 students in grades Kindergarten-6.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-69% (which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 47%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-69% (which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 53%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- Leola Elementary - 02 placed in the top 10% of all schools in South Dakota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the South Dakota state level of 14:1.
- Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 31%.
Top Placements
Leola Elementary - 02 places among the top 20% of public schools in South Dakota for:
- Category Attribute
- Overall Rank Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
- Math Proficiency Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
School Overview
- Leola Elementary - 02's student population of 77 students has grown by 28% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 7 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-6 |
| Total Students | 77 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 7 teachers |
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School Comparison
- Leola Elementary - 02 is ranked within the top 10% of all 632 schools in South Dakota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The school's student:teacher ratio of 11:1 has increased from 9:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Leola Elementary - 02 is 0.19, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.48. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (SD) |
| Overall School Rank (16-17) | #61 out of 632 schools (Top 10%) | |
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| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 60-69% | 47% |
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| Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 60-69% | 53% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 11:1 | 14:1 |
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| Hispanic | 2% | 6% |
| Black | n/a | 3% |
| White | 90% | 69% |
| Two or more races | 8% | 4% |
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| Diversity Score | 0.19 | 0.48 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 38% | 34% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 15% | 6% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Leola School District 44-2 School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, SD Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Leola Elementary - 02 is Leola High School - 01 (0.0 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Leola Middle School - 03 (0.0 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Deerfield Colony Elementary - 05 (7.7 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Leola Leola High School - 01 Grades: 9-12 | 40 students
0.0 miles
820 Leola Ave
Leola, SD 57456
(605)439-3477 0.0 9-12 40 - Leola Leola Middle School - 03 Grades: 7-8 | 13 students
0.0 miles
820 Leola Ave
Leola, SD 57456
(605)439-3477 0.0 7-8 13 - Ipswich Deerfield Colony Elementary - 05 Grades: PK-8 | 24 students
7.7 miles
12434 364th Ave
Ipswich, SD 57451
(605)426-6832 7.7 PK-8 24 - Leola Grassland Colony Elementary - 06 Grades: K-8 | 21 students
8.3 miles
11865 370th Ave
Leola, SD 57456
(605)439-3477 8.3 K-8 21 - Ipswich Rosette Colony Elementary - 03 Grades: PK-8 | 18 students
9.5 miles
12465 359th Ave
Ipswich, SD 57451
(605)426-6832 9.5 PK-8 18
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