Serving 178 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Laura Ingalls Wilder Elementary - 02 ranks in the top 30% 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 55-59% (which is higher 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 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 33% (majority American Indian).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 178 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 7%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in SD
- Math Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
School Overview
Laura Ingalls Wilder Elementary - 02's student population of 178 students has grown by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 11 teachers has declined by 15% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
178 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
School Rankings
Laura Ingalls Wilder Elementary - 02 ranks within the top 30% of all 636 schools in South Dakota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Laura Ingalls Wilder Elementary - 02 is 0.13, 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
#144 out of 636 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
42%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
12:1
American Indian
1%
14%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
3%
8%
Black
1%
3%
White
93%
67%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
17%
31%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
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 Ingalls Wilder Elementary - 02's ranking?
Laura Ingalls Wilder Elementary - 02 is ranked #144 out of 636 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% 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 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% SD state average).
How many students attend Laura Ingalls Wilder Elementary - 02?
178 students attend Laura Ingalls Wilder Elementary - 02.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Laura Ingalls Wilder Elementary - 02 students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Laura Ingalls Wilder Elementary - 02?
Laura Ingalls Wilder Elementary - 02 has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 12:1.
What grades does Laura Ingalls Wilder Elementary - 02 offer ?
Laura Ingalls Wilder Elementary - 02 offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Laura Ingalls Wilder Elementary - 02 part of?
Laura Ingalls Wilder Elementary - 02 is part of De Smet School District 38-2.
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