For the 2025-26 school year, there is 1 public elementary school serving 161 students in Irene - Wakonda School District 13-3. This district's average elementary testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public elementary schools in South Dakota.
Public Elementary School in Irene - Wakonda School District 13-3 have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the South Dakota public elementary school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the South Dakota public elementary school average of 36% (majority American Indian).
Overview
This School District
This State (SD)
# Schools
3 Schools
495 Schools
# Students
290 Students
100,764 Students
# Teachers
24 Teachers
7,485 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Irene - Wakonda School District 13-3, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 146 school districts in South Dakota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 80% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#85 out of 148 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
42%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥80%
82%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.18
0.55
% American Indian
2%
17%
% Asian
n/a
2%
% Hispanic
2%
8%
% Black
n/a
3%
% White
91%
64%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $17,855 is higher than the state median of $13,146. The school district revenue/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $24,521 is higher than the state median of $12,647. The school district spending/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$5 MM
$1,916 MM
Spending
$7 MM
$1,844 MM
Revenue / Student
$17,855
$13,146
Spending / Student
$24,521
$12,647
Best Irene - Wakonda School District 13-3 Public Elementary Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Irene - Wakonda Elementary - 02
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
202 Nebraska St
Wakonda, SD 57073
(605) 267-2644
Wakonda, SD 57073
(605) 267-2644
Gr: PK-6 | 161 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Recent Articles
Public School Open House & Enrollment Season Guide
A parent-focused guide to the public school open house and enrollment season, with expert questions, timelines, and decision tips.
School Supply Budget 2026: Fees, Books, Tech Costs
School Supply Budget 2026 guide for parents, covering fees, textbooks, technology, and hidden extras to plan ahead.
Education Funding in America (2025 Update)
Comprehensive 2025 update on public school funding in America, new federal and state policies, per-pupil spending, and equity challenges.
