Serving 104 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Lake Preston Elementary - 02 ranks in the top 1% of all schools in South Dakota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 1%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≥90% (which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80-89% (which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the South Dakota state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 33% (majority American Indian).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 104 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
Minority Enrollment: 10%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 1% in SD
Math Proficiency
: ≥90% (Top 1%)
Reading Proficiency
: 80-89% (Top 1%)
Science Proficiency
: ≥50% (Top 20%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
Lake Preston Elementary - 02 ranks within the top 1% of all 636 schools in South Dakota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Lake Preston Elementary - 02 is 0.19, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.52. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Lake Preston Elementary - 02 is ranked #2 out of 636 schools, which ranks it among the top 1% of public schools in South Dakota.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≥90% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% SD state average), while 80-89% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% SD state average).
How many students attend Lake Preston Elementary - 02?
104 students attend Lake Preston Elementary - 02.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Lake Preston Elementary - 02 students are White, 5% of students are American Indian, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lake Preston Elementary - 02?
Lake Preston Elementary - 02 has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 12:1.
What grades does Lake Preston Elementary - 02 offer ?
Lake Preston Elementary - 02 offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Lake Preston Elementary - 02 part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 104 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
Minority Enrollment: 10%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 1%
Math Proficiency
: ≥90% (Top 1%)
Reading Proficiency
: 80-89% (Top 1%)
Science Proficiency
: ≥50% (Top 20%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
