Is Irene - Wakonda Elementary - 02 a good school?

Irene - Wakonda Elementary - 02 ranks in the bottom 19.9% of South Dakota elementary schools.

How many students attend Irene - Wakonda Elementary - 02?

In the 2022-23 school year, 162 students attended Irene - Wakonda Elementary - 02.

What is the racial makeup of Irene - Wakonda Elementary - 02?

Students at Irene - Wakonda Elementary - 02 are 90% White, 4% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races, 1% American Indian.

What schools do graduates of Irene - Wakonda Elementary - 02 attend?

Students who attend Irene - Wakonda Elementary - 02 usually go on to attend: Middle : Irene - Wakonda Junior High - 04 High : Irene - Wakonda High School - 01

Irene - Wakonda Elementary - 02

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Irene - Wakonda Elementary - 02 is a public elementary school serving grades PK-6 in the small town of Wakonda, South Dakota. The school is part of the Irene - Wakonda School District 13-3, which is ranked 67 out of 126 districts in the state and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

While the school has seen fluctuations in its statewide ranking over the past decade, its overall performance has been below the state average, consistently ranking in the bottom half of South Dakota elementary schools. The school's test scores lag behind the state and district averages in both English Language Arts (ELA) and Mathematics proficiency across all grade levels, with particularly low performance in 3rd and 4th grade ELA. Additionally, the school has seen a concerning increase in chronic absenteeism, rising from 1.8% in 2021-2022 to 4.7% in 2023-2024, which is higher than the state average.

Compared to nearby schools, such as Beresford Elementary - 02, Centerville Elementary - 02, and schools in the Yankton School District, Irene - Wakonda Elementary - 02 performs significantly worse in both ELA and Mathematics proficiency. The school's rankings for female, male, and white student subgroups, as well as for low-socioeconomic status students, are also relatively low, indicating potential achievement gaps within the student population. Despite a steady increase in per-student spending and a decrease in student-teacher ratio, these factors have not translated into improved academic outcomes for the school.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-6

202 Nebraska St
Wakonda, SD 57073

(605) 267-2644

District: Irene - Wakonda School District 13-3

SchoolDigger Rank:
161^st of 201 South Dakota Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $14,317

Students who attend Irene - Wakonda Elementary - 02 usually attend:

Middle:	Irene - Wakonda Junior High - 04
High:	Irene - Wakonda High School - 01

Student/teacher ratio: 12.3

Number of students: 162

Racial breakdown:

White:

90.1%

Hispanic:

4.3%

Two or more races:

4.3%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 27.8%

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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 26.22. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Irene - Wakonda Elementary - 02 is $14,317.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

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SchoolDigger ranks Irene - Wakonda Elementary - 02 161^st of 201 South Dakota public elementary schools. (See Irene - Wakonda Elementary - 02 in the ranking list.)

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Irene - Wakonda School District 13-3:

SchoolDigger ranks Irene - Wakonda School District 13-3 67^th of 126 South Dakota school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for all students at Irene - Wakonda Elementary - 02

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	SD State Percentile
2008	72.24	36^th	194	81.4%
2009	67.72	59^th	196	69.9%
2010	39.45	157^th	206	23.8%
2011	56.68	108^th	205	47.3%
2012	63.13	82^nd	214	61.7%
2013	37.45	160^th	201	20.4%
2015	21.31	182^nd	209	12.9%
2016	43.53	139^th	206	32.5%
2017	42.67	134^th	207	35.3%
2018	72.72	41^st	204	79.9%
2019	37.39	143^rd	206	30.6%
2021	34.56	139^th	202	31.2%
2022	53.09	96^th	202	52.5%
2023	42.96	121^st	204	40.7%
2024	26.22	161^st	201	19.9%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Irene - Wakonda Elementary - 02

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	SD State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	39.47	68^th	106	35.8%

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Rank History for Female students at Irene - Wakonda Elementary - 02

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	SD State Percentile
2018	69.13	45^th	163	72.4%
2019	38.22	98^th	155	36.8%
2021	26.71	119^th	151	21.2%
2022	48.46	78^th	150	48.0%
2023	36.33	104^th	154	32.5%
2024	29.68	125^th	165	24.2%

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Rank History for Male students at Irene - Wakonda Elementary - 02

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	SD State Percentile
2018	71.87	44^th	170	74.1%
2019	59.52	60^th	160	62.5%
2021	42.03	99^th	157	36.9%
2022	50.62	80^th	154	48.1%
2023	42.39	95^th	166	42.8%
2024	16.79	142^nd	161	11.8%

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Rank History for White students at Irene - Wakonda Elementary - 02

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	SD State Percentile
2018	66.62	54^th	186	71.0%
2019	30.77	152^nd	191	20.4%
2021	28.36	146^th	185	21.1%
2022	46.23	104^th	184	43.5%
2023	37.83	125^th	185	32.4%
2024	21.62	157^th	184	14.7%

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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.

Data source: South Dakota Department of Education

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Year	White	African American	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2008	150	2	3	4	n/a	n/a	159
2009	167	0	3	5	n/a	n/a	175
2010	137	1	3	5	n/a	n/a	146
2011	154	1	4	3	0	0	162
2012	157	3	3	4	0	0	167
2013	168	2	4	5	0	2	181
2014	180	1	1	4	0	1	187
2015	182	1	2	2	0	1	188
2016	183	0	1	4	0	1	189
2017	186	0	1	4	0	3	194
2018	168	0	2	4	0	4	178
2019	168	0	2	3	0	12	185
2020	161	0	3	3	0	9	176
2021	173	0	8	2	0	9	192
2022	161	0	8	3	0	10	182
2023	146	0	7	2	0	7	162

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

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Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Irene - Wakonda Elementary - 02

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2008	159	15.2	10.5	43.4
2009	175	14.8	11.8	41.1
2010	146	14.3	10.2	47.9
2011	162	13.9	11.5	40.1
2012	167	13.4	12.3	43.1
2013	181	12.7	14.1	43.6
2014	187	13.0	14.3	43.3
2015	188	13.0	14.4	37.8
2016	189	13.0	14.5	37.6
2017	194	13.6	14.2	37.6
2018	178	13.7	12.9	32.6
2019	185	13.6	13.6	34.6
2020	176	13.6	12.8	30.7
2021	192	12.3	15.4	34.9
2022	182	13.3	13.5	21.4
2023	162	13.1	12.3	27.8

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 Irene - Wakonda Elementary - 02

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2008	159	15.2	10.5	43.4
2009	175	14.8	11.8	41.1
2010	146	14.3	10.2	47.9
2011	162	13.9	11.5	40.1
2012	167	13.4	12.3	43.1
2013	181	12.7	14.1	43.6
2014	187	13.0	14.3	43.3
2015	188	13.0	14.4	37.8
2016	189	13.0	14.5	37.6
2017	194	13.6	14.2	37.6
2018	178	13.7	12.9	32.6
2019	185	13.6	13.6	34.6
2020	176	13.6	12.8	30.7
2021	192	12.3	15.4	34.9
2022	182	13.3	13.5	21.4
2023	162	13.1	12.3	27.8

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.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Irene - Wakonda Elementary - 02

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2020	$474 (4.3%)	$10,514 (95.7%)	$10,988
2021	$494 (4.2%)	$11,280 (95.8%)	$11,774
2022	$317 (2.5%)	$12,311 (97.5%)	$12,627
2023	$651 (4.5%)	$13,666 (95.5%)	$14,317

Data source: South Dakota Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Irene - Wakonda Elementary - 02

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 143^rd of 206 Elementary schools	Ranks 121^st of 204 Elementary schools	10.1%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Irene - Wakonda Elementary - 02)	50	31.3	18.8%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Irene - Wakonda School District 13-3)	50	31.3	18.8%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (South Dakota)	49.1	45.3	3.8%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Irene - Wakonda Elementary - 02)	37.5	43.8	6.3%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Irene - Wakonda School District 13-3)	37.5	43.8	6.3%
3rd Grade Mathematics (South Dakota)	52.7	51.1	1.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Irene - Wakonda Elementary - 02)	22.2	28.6	6.3%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Irene - Wakonda School District 13-3)	22.2	28.6	6.3%
4th Grade English Language Arts (South Dakota)	50.3	47.2	3.1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Irene - Wakonda Elementary - 02)	44.4	33.3	11.1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Irene - Wakonda School District 13-3)	44.4	33.3	11.1%
4th Grade Mathematics (South Dakota)	49	47.7	1.2%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Irene - Wakonda Elementary - 02)	47.6	52.2	4.5%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Irene - Wakonda School District 13-3)	47.6	52.2	4.5%
5th Grade English Language Arts (South Dakota)	54.1	48.7	5.4%
5th Grade Mathematics (Irene - Wakonda Elementary - 02)	33.3	43.5	10.1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Irene - Wakonda School District 13-3)	33.3	43.5	10.1%
5th Grade Mathematics (South Dakota)	40.5	39.4	1.2%
5th Grade Science (Irene - Wakonda Elementary - 02)	33.3	47.8	14.5%
5th Grade Science (Irene - Wakonda School District 13-3)	33.3	47.8	14.5%
5th Grade Science (South Dakota)	42.1	39.9	2.2%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Irene - Wakonda Elementary - 02)	57.1	47.6	9.5%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Irene - Wakonda School District 13-3)	57.1	47.6	9.5%
6th Grade English Language Arts (South Dakota)	50.8	44.6	6.3%
6th Grade Mathematics (Irene - Wakonda Elementary - 02)	57.2	42.9	14.3%
6th Grade Mathematics (Irene - Wakonda School District 13-3)	57.2	42.9	14.3%
6th Grade Mathematics (South Dakota)	41.3	39.1	2.2%
All Grades English Language Arts (Irene - Wakonda Elementary - 02)	45.2	40.7	4.5%
All Grades English Language Arts (Irene - Wakonda School District 13-3)	52.3	46.1	6.3%
All Grades English Language Arts (South Dakota)	53.2	49.7	3.5%
All Grades Mathematics (Irene - Wakonda Elementary - 02)	42.9	40.7	2.1%
All Grades Mathematics (Irene - Wakonda School District 13-3)	42.4	34.9	7.5%
All Grades Mathematics (South Dakota)	44.9	41.9	3%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	185	162	12.4%
African American	0	0
American Indian	3	2	33.3%
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	2	7	250%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	168	146	13.1%
Two or More Races	12	7	41.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	34.6%	27.8%	6.8%

Schools Near Irene - Wakonda Elementary - 02

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts (2024)					Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics (2024)					Smarter Balanced Assessments Science (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts 3rd Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts 4th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts 5th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts 6th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts All Grades	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 3rd Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 4th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 5th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 6th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics All Grades	Smarter Balanced Assessments Science 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Irene - Wakonda Elementary - 02	Public	PK, KG-6	202 Nebraska St	Wakonda	57073	Clay County	Irene - Wakonda School District 13-3	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(605) 267-2644	162	13	12.3	27.8%	146 (90.1%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (4.3%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (4.3%)	26.2	161^st of 201 public elementary schools	19.9%		43	121^st of 204 public elementary schools	40.7%	40	30.0	29.4	42.9	44.0	37.4	40.0	47.1	23.8	36.0	36.1	23.8	$14,317	$651	$13,666
Gayville-Volin Elementary - 02	Public	PK, KG-5	100 Kingsbury St	Gayville	57031	Yankton County	Gayville-Volin School District 63-1	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(605) 267-4476	144	10	13.7	27.8%	132 (91.7%)	3 (2.1%)	5 (3.5%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (2.1%)	19.3	172^nd of 201 public elementary schools	14.4%		27.9	160^th of 204 public elementary schools	21.6%	12	35.0	35.0	37.5		35.7	45.0	25.0	25.0		32.2	18.8	$11,940	$1,460	$10,480
Centerville Elementary - 02	Public	PK, KG-5	610 Lincoln St	Centerville	57014	Turner County	Centerville School District 60-1	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(605) 563-2291	128	9	13.6	21.1%	120 (93.8%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (3.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (3.1%)	49.8	108^th of 201 public elementary schools	46.3%		83.8	17^th of 204 public elementary schools	91.7%	91	64.7	44.5	42.1		50.0	76.5	50.0	36.8		53.7	31.6	$10,440	$739	$9,702
Viborg-Hurley Elementary - 02	Public	PK, KG-4	203 W Park Ave	Viborg	57070	Turner County	Viborg-Hurley School District 60-6	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(605) 766-5418	161	9	18.3	25.5%	142 (88.2%)	1 (0.6%)	9 (5.6%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (2.5%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (3.1%)	73.9	43^rd of 201 public elementary schools	78.6%		38.9	133^rd of 204 public elementary schools	34.8%	90	55.6	68.0			62.8	61.1	64.0			62.8		$10,379	$720	$9,659
Cameron Colony Elementary - 04	Public	K-8	28971 447th Ave	Viborg	57070	Turner County	Viborg-Hurley School District 60-6	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(605) 766-5418	13	2	6.5	23.1%	13 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)												$14,880	$00	$14,880
Stewart Elementary - 05	Public	K-5	208 W 21st St	Yankton	57078	Yankton County	Yankton School District 63-3	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(605) 665-5765	278	20	13.9	31.3%	227 (81.7%)	1 (0.4%)	24 (8.6%)	5 (1.8%)	7 (2.5%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (5.0%)	41.3	125^th of 201 public elementary schools	37.8%		56.2	89^th of 204 public elementary schools	56.4%	36	54.4	52.5	25.0		43.9	65.2	57.5	27.3		50.0	18.2	$10,898	$1,335	$9,563
Beadle Elementary - 03	Public	K-5	1214 Mulberry St	Yankton	57078	Yankton County	Yankton School District 63-3	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(605) 665-2282	404	26	15.6	28.7%	324 (80.2%)	2 (0.5%)	25 (6.2%)	2 (0.5%)	17 (4.2%)	0 (0.0%)	34 (8.4%)	61	75^th of 201 public elementary schools	62.7%		58	85^th of 204 public elementary schools	58.3%	10	52.1	56.7	57.8		55.4	63.4	53.7	39.1		52.5	50.0	$10,661	$1,400	$9,262
Webster Elementary - 06	Public	PK, KG-5	317 E 7th St	Yankton	57078	Yankton County	Yankton School District 63-3	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(605) 665-2484	396	19	20.5	35.6%	296 (74.7%)	5 (1.3%)	58 (14.6%)	3 (0.8%)	12 (3.0%)	0 (0.0%)	22 (5.6%)	40.5	127^th of 201 public elementary schools	36.8%		25.4	165^th of 204 public elementary schools	19.1%	38	36.0	40.9	50.0		42.3	40.0	31.8	62.5		45.1	41.7	$11,381	$1,529	$9,852
Lincoln Elementary - 04	Public	K-5	815 Locust St	Yankton	57078	Yankton County	Yankton School District 63-3	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(605) 665-7392	410	25	16.3	41.0%	279 (68.0%)	6 (1.5%)	64 (15.6%)	4 (1.0%)	24 (5.9%)	0 (0.0%)	33 (8.0%)	51.3	104^th of 201 public elementary schools	48.3%		49	105^th of 204 public elementary schools	48.5%	1	31.8	61.9	50.8		47.9	39.4	61.9	46.2		49.0	47.7	$10,587	$1,418	$9,170
Beresford Elementary - 02	Public	K-5	209 S 4th St	Beresford	57004	Union County	Beresford School District 61-2	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(605) 763-5012	307	23	13.1	25.4%	265 (86.3%)	2 (0.7%)	23 (7.5%)	1 (0.3%)	9 (2.9%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (2.3%)	67.3	54^th of 201 public elementary schools	73.1%					(n/a)	64.0	54.0	63.0		60.4	72.0	50.0	46.3		55.8	48.1	$11,035	$726	$10,309

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