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Laura Ingalls Wilder Elementary - 02

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Laura Ingalls Wilder Elementary - 02 is a public elementary school in De Smet, South Dakota, serving 163 students in grades PK-5 and part of the De Smet School District 38-2. This high-performing school consistently outperforms the state and district averages in both English Language Arts (ELA) and Mathematics proficiency across all grade levels.

In the 2023-2024 school year, Laura Ingalls Wilder Elementary - 02 had an ELA proficiency rate of 56.58%, compared to the state average of 50.04% and the district average of 51.74%. The school's Mathematics proficiency rate was 55.27%, higher than the state average of 42.95% and the district average of 43.6%. The school's 5th-grade students particularly stand out, with 74.08% proficient or better in ELA and 62.96% in Mathematics, significantly exceeding the state and district averages. Additionally, the school's female students and White student population perform exceptionally well, ranking in the top 30% and top 63% of South Dakota elementary schools, respectively.

Compared to nearby schools, Laura Ingalls Wilder Elementary - 02 outperforms Willow Lake Elementary - 02 and Iroquois Elementary - 04 in both ELA and Mathematics proficiency. However, Lake Preston Elementary - 02, part of the higher-ranked Lake Preston School District 38-3, also demonstrates strong academic performance, with proficiency rates exceeding those of Laura Ingalls Wilder Elementary - 02 in some areas.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 407 Ingalls Ave SW
       De Smet, SD  57231

(605) 854-3963

District: De Smet School District 38-2

SchoolDigger Rank:
70th of 201 South Dakota Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $11,686 Help


Students who attend Laura Ingalls Wilder Elementary - 02 usually attend:

Middle:    De Smet Middle School - 03
High:    De Smet High School - 01

Student/teacher ratio:  13.8 Help
Number of students:  163

Racial breakdown:

White:
92.0%
Hispanic:
3.7%
American Indian:
1.8%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  20.2% Help


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Compare Details Laura Ingalls Wilder Elementary - 02 ranks better than 65.2% of elementary schools in South Dakota. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 62.75. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Laura Ingalls Wilder Elementary - 02 is $11,686.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Laura Ingalls Wilder Elementary - 02:

SchoolDigger ranks Laura Ingalls Wilder Elementary - 02 70th of 201 South Dakota public elementary schools. (See Laura Ingalls Wilder Elementary - 02 in the ranking list.)

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De Smet School District 38-2:

SchoolDigger ranks De Smet School District 38-2 69th of 126 South Dakota school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for all students at Laura Ingalls Wilder Elementary - 02

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools SD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 67.35 50th 187 73.3%
2004 51.87 121st 189 36.0%
2005 55.51 108th 194 44.3%
2006 64.96 76th 197 61.4%
2007 70.83 41st 194 78.9%
2008 69.68 55th 194 71.6%
2009 66.37 64th 196 67.3%
2010 56.73 108th 206 47.6%
2011 48.54 133rd 205 35.1%
2012 60.16 99th 214 53.7%
2013 51.88 125th 201 37.8%
2015 65.19 68th 209 67.5%
2016 71.75 44th 206 78.6%
2017 49.59 117th 207 43.5%
2018 56.78 95th 204 53.4%
2019 62.30 68th 206 67.0%
2021 59.45 88th 202 56.4%
2022 57.65 83rd 202 58.9%
2023 52.08 101st 204 50.5%
2024 62.75 70th 201 65.2%
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Rank History for Female students at Laura Ingalls Wilder Elementary - 02

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools SD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 56.45 81st 163 50.3%
2019 60.71 56th 155 63.9%
2021 52.70 74th 151 51.0%
2022 61.46 53rd 150 64.7%
2023 64.09 48th 154 68.8%
2024 77.21 29th 165 82.4%
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Rank History for Male students at Laura Ingalls Wilder Elementary - 02

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools SD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 51.82 92nd 170 45.9%
2019 58.73 62nd 160 61.3%
2021 51.00 83rd 157 47.1%
2022 54.72 71st 154 53.9%
2023 48.10 85th 166 48.8%
2024 61.24 64th 161 60.2%
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Rank History for White students at Laura Ingalls Wilder Elementary - 02

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools SD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 47.48 110th 186 40.9%
2019 52.14 85th 191 55.5%
2021 49.92 99th 185 46.5%
2022 52.14 86th 184 53.3%
2023 45.81 105th 185 43.2%
2024 62.25 63rd 184 65.8%
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Data source: test scores: South Dakota Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Enrollment information for Laura Ingalls Wilder Elementary - 02

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 199 199
1990 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 204 204
1991 0 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 197 197
1992 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 197 197
1993 192 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 192
1994 162 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 162
1995 148 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 148
1996 148 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 148
1997 151 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 151
1998 139 0 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 140
1999 120 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 120
2000 118 0 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 119
2001 115 0 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 116
2002 130 1 0 0 1 n/a n/a 0 132
2003 130 1 0 0 1 n/a n/a 0 132
2004 133 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 133
2005 132 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 132
2006 136 0 0 0 1 n/a n/a 0 137
2007 135 1 0 0 1 n/a n/a 0 137
2008 134 2 1 2 n/a n/a n/a 0 139
2009 115 1 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 117
2010 135 1 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 138
2011 141 1 0 0 1 1 0 0 144
2012 135 1 1 0 0 1 1 0 139
2013 121 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 123
2014 128 1 1 2 0 0 1 0 133
2015 130 1 1 0 2 0 0 0 134
2016 124 2 1 1 0 0 0 0 128
2017 141 5 1 1 0 0 1 0 149
2018 158 4 0 0 3 0 1 0 166
2019 155 2 0 0 0 0 1 0 158
2020 152 3 0 1 0 0 1 0 157
2021 141 3 0 5 0 0 1 0 150
2022 150 2 0 6 0 0 2 0 160
2023 150 2 0 6 3 0 2 0 163

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Laura Ingalls Wilder Elementary - 02

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 199 13.5 14.7 n/a
1990 204 12.5 16.3 n/a
1991 197 12.0 16.4 n/a
1992 197 12.0 16.4 n/a
1993 192 12.5 15.4 n/a
1994 162 12.7 12.8 n/a
1995 148 11.4 13.0 n/a
1996 148 11.4 13.0 n/a
1997 151 10.2 14.8 19.2
1998 140 8.0 17.5 35
1999 120 8.3 14.5 30.8
2000 119 9.2 12.9 30.3
2001 116 9.5 12.2 20.7
2002 132 9.4 14.0 28.8
2003 132 9.4 14.0 28.8
2004 133 9.4 14.1 29.3
2005 132 9.4 14.0 26.5
2006 137 9.4 14.6 29.2
2007 137 10.4 13.2 27.7
2008 139 10.4 13.4 34.5
2009 117 9.4 12.4 17.9
2010 138 9.3 14.7 32.6
2011 144 10.3 13.8 29.2
2012 139 10.6 13.0 30.9
2013 123 10.3 11.8 25.2
2014 133 10.1 13.1 22.6
2015 134 11.0 12.1 17.2
2016 128 11.0 11.6 22.7
2017 149 12.1 12.2 24.8
2018 166 13.4 12.3 30.1
2019 158 12.9 12.2 25.3
2020 157 11.3 13.8 22.9
2021 150 11.1 13.4 16
2022 160 10.9 14.6 12.5
2023 163 11.7 13.8 20.2

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Laura Ingalls Wilder Elementary - 02

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 199 13.5 14.7 n/a
1990 204 12.5 16.3 n/a
1991 197 12.0 16.4 n/a
1992 197 12.0 16.4 n/a
1993 192 12.5 15.4 n/a
1994 162 12.7 12.8 n/a
1995 148 11.4 13.0 n/a
1996 148 11.4 13.0 n/a
1997 151 10.2 14.8 19.2
1998 140 8.0 17.5 35
1999 120 8.3 14.5 30.8
2000 119 9.2 12.9 30.3
2001 116 9.5 12.2 20.7
2002 132 9.4 14.0 28.8
2003 132 9.4 14.0 28.8
2004 133 9.4 14.1 29.3
2005 132 9.4 14.0 26.5
2006 137 9.4 14.6 29.2
2007 137 10.4 13.2 27.7
2008 139 10.4 13.4 34.5
2009 117 9.4 12.4 17.9
2010 138 9.3 14.7 32.6
2011 144 10.3 13.8 29.2
2012 139 10.6 13.0 30.9
2013 123 10.3 11.8 25.2
2014 133 10.1 13.1 22.6
2015 134 11.0 12.1 17.2
2016 128 11.0 11.6 22.7
2017 149 12.1 12.2 24.8
2018 166 13.4 12.3 30.1
2019 158 12.9 12.2 25.3
2020 157 11.3 13.8 22.9
2021 150 11.1 13.4 16
2022 160 10.9 14.6 12.5
2023 163 11.7 13.8 20.2

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Laura Ingalls Wilder Elementary - 02

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2020 $647 (5.8%) $10,582 (94.2%) $11,229
2021 $562 (5.0%) $10,621 (95.0%) $11,182
2022 $1,120 (9.8%) $10,255 (90.2%) $11,375
2023 $1,768 (15.1%) $9,918 (84.9%) $11,686

Data source: South Dakota Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Laura Ingalls Wilder Elementary - 02

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 68th of 206 Elementary schoolsRanks 101st of 204 Elementary schools
 16.5%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Laura Ingalls Wilder Elementary - 02)70.618.8
 51.8%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (De Smet School District 38-2)70.618.8
 51.8%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (South Dakota)49.145.3
 3.8%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Laura Ingalls Wilder Elementary - 02)88.218.8
 69.5%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (De Smet School District 38-2)88.218.8
 69.5%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (South Dakota)52.751.1
 1.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Laura Ingalls Wilder Elementary - 02)6357.7
 5.3%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (De Smet School District 38-2)6357.7
 5.3%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (South Dakota)50.347.2
 3.1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Laura Ingalls Wilder Elementary - 02)66.757.7
 9%
   4th Grade Mathematics (De Smet School District 38-2)66.757.7
 9%
   4th Grade Mathematics (South Dakota)4947.7
 1.2%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Laura Ingalls Wilder Elementary - 02)51.660
 8.4%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (De Smet School District 38-2)51.660
 8.4%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (South Dakota)54.148.7
 5.4%
5th Grade Mathematics (Laura Ingalls Wilder Elementary - 02)41.953.3
 11.4%
   5th Grade Mathematics (De Smet School District 38-2)41.953.3
 11.4%
   5th Grade Mathematics (South Dakota)40.539.4
 1.2%
5th Grade Science (Laura Ingalls Wilder Elementary - 02)41.933.3
 8.6%
   5th Grade Science (De Smet School District 38-2)41.933.3
 8.6%
   5th Grade Science (South Dakota)42.139.9
 2.2%
All Grades English Language Arts (Laura Ingalls Wilder Elementary - 02)6050
 10%
   All Grades English Language Arts (De Smet School District 38-2)6451.8
 12.2%
   All Grades English Language Arts (South Dakota)53.249.7
 3.5%
All Grades Mathematics (Laura Ingalls Wilder Elementary - 02)61.347.2
 14.1%
   All Grades Mathematics (De Smet School District 38-2)55.834.5
 21.3%
   All Grades Mathematics (South Dakota)44.941.9
 3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students158163
 3.2%
African American22
American Indian03
Asian00
Hispanic06
Pacific Islander00
White155150
 3.2%
Two or More Races12
 100%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients25.3%20.2%
 5.1%

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Laura Ingalls Wilder Elementary - 02 ranks 70th of 201 South Dakota elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Students at Laura Ingalls Wilder Elementary - 02 are 92% White, 4% Hispanic, 2% American Indian, 1% African American, 1% Two or more races.

Students who attend Laura Ingalls Wilder Elementary - 02 usually go on to attend:

Middle : De Smet Middle School - 03
High : De Smet High School - 01

In the 2022-23 school year, 163 students attended Laura Ingalls Wilder Elementary - 02.


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