Serving 107 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Wall Elementary - 02 ranks in the bottom 50% 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 50-54% (which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-49% (which is lower 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 American Indian), which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 34% (majority American Indian).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 107 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 24%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in SD
- Math Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-49% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Wall Elementary's attendance zone encompasses the entire Wall school district in Wall, SD, covering an area of approximately 1,318.9 square miles. The typical drive to the school from within this zone is between 20 to 30 minutes, with an average distance of 22 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 37.4 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
School Overview
Wall Elementary - 02's student population of 107 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 9 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
107 students
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Wall Elementary - 02 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 Wall Elementary - 02 is 0.41, 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
#346 out of 619 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
42%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
American Indian
10%
14%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
3%
9%
Black
1%
3%
White
76%
66%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
10%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)10.3%
22.5%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
31%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Wall Elementary - 02's ranking?
Wall Elementary - 02 is ranked #346 out of 619 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in South Dakota.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% SD state average), while 40-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% SD state average).
How many students attend Wall Elementary - 02?
107 students attend Wall Elementary - 02.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of Wall Elementary - 02 students are White, 10% of students are American Indian, 10% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Wall Elementary - 02?
Wall Elementary - 02 has a student ration of 12:1, which is equal to the South Dakota state average of 12:1.
What grades does Wall Elementary - 02 offer ?
Wall Elementary - 02 offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Wall Elementary - 02 part of?
Wall Elementary - 02 is part of Wall School District 51-5.
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