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Wakpala Elementary - 02

12250 Sd Hwy 1806
Wakpala, SD 57658
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 85 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Wakpala Elementary - 02 ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in South Dakota for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 11-19% (which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-49% (which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the South Dakota state level of 12:1.

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 85 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
  • : Bottom 50% in SD
  • : 11-19% (Btm 50%)
  • : 40-49% (Btm 50%)
  • : <50% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings

Wakpala Elementary - 02 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Dakota for:

<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Wakpala Elementary - 02's student population of 85 students has grown by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 10 teachers has declined by 9% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
85 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
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Students by Grade
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
Wakpala Elementary - 02 ranks within the bottom 50% of all 636 schools in South Dakota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Wakpala Elementary - 02 is 0.00, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.51. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (SD)
#557 out of 636 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Wakpala Elementary - 02, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
11-19%
42%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Wakpala Elementary - 02 and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in South Dakota by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
40-49%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Wakpala Elementary - 02 and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of South Dakota by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
<50%
42%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Wakpala Elementary - 02 and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in South Dakota by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
12:1
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American Indian
100%
14%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Wakpala Elementary - 02 and percentage of American Indian public school students in South Dakota by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Asian
n/a
2%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Wakpala Elementary - 02 and the percentage of Asian public school students in South Dakota by year, with the latest 2006-07 school year data.
Hispanic
n/a
8%
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Black
n/a
3%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Wakpala Elementary - 02 and the percentage of Black public school students in South Dakota by year, with the latest 2017-18 school year data.
White
n/a
68%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Wakpala Elementary - 02 and the percentage of White public school students in South Dakota by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Wakpala Elementary - 02 and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in South Dakota by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in South Dakota.
0.00
This chart displays the diversity score of Wakpala Elementary - 02 and the public school average diversity score of South Dakota by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
30%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Wakpala Elementary - 02 and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in South Dakota by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (08-09)
11%
9%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is Wakpala Elementary - 02's ranking?
Wakpala Elementary - 02 is ranked #557 out of 636 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in South Dakota.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
11-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% SD state average), while 40-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% SD state average).
How many students attend Wakpala Elementary - 02?
85 students attend Wakpala Elementary - 02.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Wakpala Elementary - 02 students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Wakpala Elementary - 02?
Wakpala Elementary - 02 has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 12:1.
What grades does Wakpala Elementary - 02 offer ?
Wakpala Elementary - 02 offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Wakpala Elementary - 02 part of?
Wakpala Elementary - 02 is part of Smee School District 15-3.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 85 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 11-19% (Btm 50%)
  • : 40-49% (Btm 50%)
  • : <50% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education

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