Serving 153 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Willow Lake Elementary - 02 ranks in the bottom 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 40-49% (which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the South Dakota state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 3% 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: 153 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 3%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in SD
- Math Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-49% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Willow Lake Elementary's attendance zone encompasses the entire Willow Lake school district, covering approximately 298.5 square miles. The typical drive to the school ranges from 15 to 20 minutes, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 18.7 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
School Overview
Willow Lake Elementary - 02's student population of 153 students has grown by 25% over five school years.
The teacher population of 11 teachers has grown by 22% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
153 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Willow Lake 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 Willow Lake Elementary - 02 is 0.06, 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
#397 out of 619 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 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)
40-49%
51%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
42%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
12:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
14%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
2%
9%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
White
97%
66%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)9.2%
22.5%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
33%
34%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
16%
7%
Showing 2015–2025. 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 Willow Lake Elementary - 02's ranking?
Willow Lake Elementary - 02 is ranked #397 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?
45-49% 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 Willow Lake Elementary - 02?
153 students attend Willow Lake Elementary - 02.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
97% of Willow Lake Elementary - 02 students are White, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Willow Lake Elementary - 02?
Willow Lake Elementary - 02 has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 12:1.
What grades does Willow Lake Elementary - 02 offer ?
Willow Lake Elementary - 02 offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Willow Lake Elementary - 02 part of?
Willow Lake Elementary - 02 is part of Willow Lake School District 12-3.
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