Lake Preston Elementary - 02

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Lake Preston Elementary - 02 ranks 30 th of 204 South Dakota elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Public PK, KG-5

300 1st St NE
Lake Preston, SD 57249

(605) 847-4464

District: Lake Preston School District 38-3

SchoolDigger Rank:
30^th of 204 South Dakota Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $15,667

Students who attend Lake Preston Elementary - 02 usually attend:

Middle:	Lake Preston Middle School - 03
High:	Lake Preston High School - 01

Student/teacher ratio: 11.5

Number of students: 102

Racial breakdown:

White:

92.2%

Two or more races:

4.9%

Hispanic:

2.0%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 36.3%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Lake Preston Elementary - 02 ranks better than 85.3% of elementary schools in South Dakota. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 79.01. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (92.2%), two or more races (4.9%), Hispanic (2%). (See more...)

Compare Details 36.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Lake Preston Elementary - 02 is 11.5. (See more...)

Compare Lake Preston Elementary - 02 employs 8.8 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Lake Preston Elementary - 02 is $15,667.

Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Lake Preston Elementary - 02:

SchoolDigger ranks Lake Preston Elementary - 02 30^th of 204 South Dakota public elementary schools. (See Lake Preston Elementary - 02 in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

White students:

Lake Preston School District 38-3:

SchoolDigger ranks Lake Preston School District 38-3 54^th of 126 South Dakota school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Lake Preston Elementary - 02

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Rank History for all students at Lake Preston Elementary - 02

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	SD State Percentile
2003	75.22	20^th	187	89.3%
2004	68.15	53^rd	189	72.0%
2005	70.13	45^th	194	76.8%
2006	71.49	39^th	197	80.2%
2007	68.50	51^st	194	73.7%
2008	72.14	40^th	194	79.4%
2009	64.75	72^nd	196	63.3%
2010	79.59	18^th	206	91.3%
2011	73.47	39^th	205	81.0%
2012	73.19	41^st	214	80.8%
2013	73.94	37^th	201	81.6%
2015	56.58	94^th	209	55.0%
2017	66.65	60^th	207	71.0%
2018	70.08	51^st	204	75.0%
2019	67.54	56^th	206	72.8%
2021	73.41	42^nd	202	79.2%
2022	97.58	2^nd	202	99.0%
2023	79.01	30^th	204	85.3%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Lake Preston Elementary - 02

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	SD State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	99.14	2^nd	112	98.2%

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Rank History for White students at Lake Preston Elementary - 02

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	SD State Percentile
2018	54.57	89^th	186	52.2%
2019	69.83	43^rd	191	77.5%
2022	95.13	3^rd	184	98.4%
2023	81.04	22^nd	185	88.1%

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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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Enrollment information for Lake Preston 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	155	155
1990	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	164	164
1991	0	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	152	152
1992	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	152	152
1993	151	0	0	0	1	n/a	n/a	0	152
1994	140	0	0	0	1	n/a	n/a	0	141
1995	137	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	137
1996	137	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	137
1997	127	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	127
1998	128	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	128
1999	127	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	127
2000	132	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	132
2001	124	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	124
2002	119	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	119
2003	119	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	119
2004	121	0	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	122
2005	107	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	107
2006	100	0	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	101
2007	87	0	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	88
2008	88	n/a	1	4	n/a	n/a	n/a	0	93
2009	93	0	1	6	0	n/a	n/a	0	100
2010	84	0	0	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	87
2011	96	0	0	5	0	0	0	0	101
2012	93	1	0	7	1	0	3	0	105
2013	93	0	0	4	0	0	4	0	101
2014	82	0	0	1	0	0	4	0	87
2015	87	0	0	1	0	0	3	0	91
2016	94	0	0	1	1	0	5	0	101
2017	88	0	0	2	2	0	4	0	96
2018	83	0	0	2	2	0	4	0	91
2019	79	0	0	2	2	0	3	0	86
2020	82	0	0	4	2	0	3	0	91
2021	86	0	0	3	2	0	5	0	96
2022	88	0	0	1	0	0	6	0	95
2023	94	0	0	2	1	0	5	0	102

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

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Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Lake Preston Elementary - 02

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	155	10.3	15.0	n/a
1990	164	9.0	18.2	n/a
1991	152	9.0	16.8	n/a
1992	152	11.1	13.6	n/a
1993	152	11.2	13.6	n/a
1994	141	10.7	13.2	n/a
1995	137	9.6	14.3	n/a
1996	137	9.6	14.3	n/a
1997	127	9.1	14.0	16.5
1998	128	9.3	13.8	31.3
1999	127	9.8	13.0	26
2000	132	10.9	12.1	31.8
2001	124	12.1	10.2	33.9
2002	119	11.8	10.1	48.7
2003	119	11.8	10.1	48.7
2004	122	11.5	10.6	47.5
2005	107	10.4	10.3	40.2
2006	101	10.0	10.1	38.6
2007	88	10.1	8.7	28.4
2008	93	10.7	8.7	38.7
2009	100	10.3	9.7	32
2010	87	11.0	7.9	34.5
2011	101	10.7	9.3	33.7
2012	105	10.1	10.3	41
2013	101	9.8	10.2	43.6
2014	87	9.3	9.2	39.1
2015	91	10.0	9.1	40.7
2016	101	10.0	10.1	41.6
2017	96	9.8	9.7	37.5
2018	91	9.6	9.4	40.7
2019	86	10.3	8.3	33.7
2020	91	10.7	8.4	45.1
2021	96	10.0	9.5	38.5
2022	95	8.7	10.8	32.6
2023	102	8.8	11.5	36.3

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 Lake Preston Elementary - 02

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	155	10.3	15.0	n/a
1990	164	9.0	18.2	n/a
1991	152	9.0	16.8	n/a
1992	152	11.1	13.6	n/a
1993	152	11.2	13.6	n/a
1994	141	10.7	13.2	n/a
1995	137	9.6	14.3	n/a
1996	137	9.6	14.3	n/a
1997	127	9.1	14.0	16.5
1998	128	9.3	13.8	31.3
1999	127	9.8	13.0	26
2000	132	10.9	12.1	31.8
2001	124	12.1	10.2	33.9
2002	119	11.8	10.1	48.7
2003	119	11.8	10.1	48.7
2004	122	11.5	10.6	47.5
2005	107	10.4	10.3	40.2
2006	101	10.0	10.1	38.6
2007	88	10.1	8.7	28.4
2008	93	10.7	8.7	38.7
2009	100	10.3	9.7	32
2010	87	11.0	7.9	34.5
2011	101	10.7	9.3	33.7
2012	105	10.1	10.3	41
2013	101	9.8	10.2	43.6
2014	87	9.3	9.2	39.1
2015	91	10.0	9.1	40.7
2016	101	10.0	10.1	41.6
2017	96	9.8	9.7	37.5
2018	91	9.6	9.4	40.7
2019	86	10.3	8.3	33.7
2020	91	10.7	8.4	45.1
2021	96	10.0	9.5	38.5
2022	95	8.7	10.8	32.6
2023	102	8.8	11.5	36.3

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 Lake Preston Elementary - 02

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2020	$594 (4.0%)	$14,309 (96.0%)	$14,903
2021	$1,168 (7.5%)	$14,499 (92.5%)	$15,667

Data source: South Dakota Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Lake Preston Elementary - 02

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 56^th of 206 Elementary schools	Ranks 30^th of 204 Elementary schools	12.5%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
4th Grade English Language Arts (Lake Preston Elementary - 02)	40	81.8	41.8%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Lake Preston School District 38-3)	40	81.8	41.8%
4th Grade English Language Arts (South Dakota)	50.3	47.2	3.1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Lake Preston Elementary - 02)	46.7	81.8	35.2%
4th Grade Mathematics (Lake Preston School District 38-3)	46.7	81.8	35.2%
4th Grade Mathematics (South Dakota)	49	47.7	1.2%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Lake Preston Elementary - 02)	90.9	85.7	5.2%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Lake Preston School District 38-3)	83.3	85.7	2.4%
5th Grade English Language Arts (South Dakota)	54.1	48.7	5.4%
5th Grade Mathematics (Lake Preston Elementary - 02)	90.9	71.4	19.5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Lake Preston School District 38-3)	91.7	71.4	20.2%
5th Grade Mathematics (South Dakota)	40.5	39.4	1.2%
5th Grade Science (Lake Preston Elementary - 02)	90.9	71.4	19.5%
5th Grade Science (Lake Preston School District 38-3)	91.7	71.4	20.2%
5th Grade Science (South Dakota)	42.1	39.9	2.2%
All Grades English Language Arts (Lake Preston Elementary - 02)	67.6	65	2.6%
All Grades English Language Arts (Lake Preston School District 38-3)	61.7	55.1	6.7%
All Grades English Language Arts (South Dakota)	53.2	49.7	3.5%
All Grades Mathematics (Lake Preston Elementary - 02)	61.8	70	8.2%
All Grades Mathematics (Lake Preston School District 38-3)	46.8	53.9	7.1%
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	86	102	18.6%
African American	0	0
American Indian	2	1	50%
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	2	2
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	79	94	19%
Two or More Races	3	5	66.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	33.7%	36.3%	2.6%

Schools Near Lake Preston Elementary - 02

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2023)				Ranking (2022)				Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts (2023)					Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics (2023)					Smarter Balanced Assessments Science (2023)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2021)
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 (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	SchoolDigger Rating (2023)	Average Standard Score (2022)	Statewide Rank (2022)	State Percentile (2022)	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
Lake Preston Elementary - 02	Public	PK, KG-5	300 1st St NE	Lake Preston	57249	Kingsbury County	Lake Preston School District 38-3	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(605) 847-4464	102	9	11.5	36.3%	94 (92.2%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (2.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (4.9%)	79	30^th of 204 public elementary schools	85.3%		97.6	2^nd of 202 public elementary schools	99.0%	28	33.3	81.8	85.7		65.0	60.0	81.8	71.4		70.0	71.4	$15,667	$1,168	$14,499
Laura Ingalls Wilder Elementary - 02	Public	PK, KG-5	407 Ingalls Ave SW	De Smet	57231	Kingsbury County	De Smet School District 38-2	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(605) 854-3963	163	12	13.8	20.2%	150 (92.0%)	2 (1.2%)	6 (3.7%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.8%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.2%)	52.1	101^st of 204 public elementary schools	50.5%		57.7	83^rd of 202 public elementary schools	58.9%	18	18.8	57.7	60.0		50.0	18.8	57.7	53.3		47.2	33.3	$11,182	$562	$10,621
Arlington Elementary - 02	Public	K-6	306 S Main St	Arlington	57212	Kingsbury County	Arlington School District 38-1	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(605) 983-5741	155	11	14.2	16.8%	143 (92.3%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (5.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (2.6%)	70.6	60^th of 204 public elementary schools	70.6%		92.2	7^th of 202 public elementary schools	96.5%	53	56.5	60.9	47.4	78.3	61.4	78.3	39.1	57.9	87.0	65.9	36.9	$13,852	$1,160	$12,692
Arlington Preschool - 04	Public	PK	306 S Main St	Arlington	57212	Kingsbury County	Arlington School District 38-1	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(605) 983-5597	22	1	36.6	22.7%	18 (81.8%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (18.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)
Spring Lake Colony Elementary - 04	Public	K-8	21727 452nd Ave	Arlington	57212	Kingsbury County	Oldham - Ramona School District 39-5	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(605) 482-8244	22	2	9.7	13.6%	22 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)										7.1		$10,919	$992	$9,927
Oldham-Ramona Elementary - 02	Public	PK, KG-6	220 W 2nd St	Ramona	57054	Lake County	Oldham - Ramona School District 39-5	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(605) 482-8244	66	9	7.1	19.7%	59 (89.4%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (9.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.5%)								(n/a)	45.5				46.9	81.8				68.8		$16,042	$1,112	$14,930

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Students who attend Lake Preston Elementary - 02 usually go on to attend:

Middle : Lake Preston Middle School - 03
High : Lake Preston High School - 01

What is the racial makeup of Lake Preston Elementary - 02?

Students at Lake Preston Elementary - 02 are 92% White, 5% Two or more races, 2% Hispanic.

Is Lake Preston Elementary - 02 a good school?

Lake Preston Elementary - 02 ranks 30^th of 204 South Dakota elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Lake Preston Elementary - 02?

In the 2022-23 school year, 102 students attended Lake Preston Elementary - 02.

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Lake Preston School District 38-3

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