Summary:
The 57231 zip code in South Dakota is home to a single elementary school, Laura Ingalls Wilder Elementary - 02, which serves students from pre-kindergarten through 5th grade. While there are no other elementary schools in the immediate area for direct comparison, the performance of Laura Ingalls Wilder Elementary - 02 can be evaluated within the context of its district and the state of South Dakota.
Laura Ingalls Wilder Elementary - 02 has demonstrated strong academic performance, with students outperforming the state averages in both English Language Arts and Mathematics proficiency. The school's statewide ranking has fluctuated over the past few years, ranging from 77th to 101st out of all South Dakota elementary schools, suggesting some variability in its performance compared to its peers. However, the school's overall ranking of 55th out of 147 in its district and a 3 out of 5-star rating indicate it is a relatively strong-performing school within its local context. The school's chronic absenteeism rate of 20.2% is a potential area of concern that may impact student learning and achievement.
The school's student population reflects a moderate level of economic disadvantage, with 28.09% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch. Despite this, the school's spending per student of $12,225 is higher than the state average, and its student-teacher ratio of 16.6 is relatively low, which could be beneficial for providing more individualized attention and support to students. Overall, De Smet School District 38-2 appears to be investing resources into the education of its students, and Laura Ingalls Wilder Elementary - 02 is a strong-performing school within this district and the state of South Dakota.
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