Is Wakpala Elementary - 02 a good school?

Wakpala Elementary - 02 ranks in the bottom 17.4% of South Dakota elementary schools.

How many students attend Wakpala Elementary - 02?

In the 2023-24 school year, 84 students attended Wakpala Elementary - 02.

What is the racial makeup of Wakpala Elementary - 02?

Students at Wakpala Elementary - 02 are 99% American Indian, 1% Two or more races.

What schools do graduates of Wakpala Elementary - 02 attend?

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

Wakpala Elementary - 02 School in Wakpala SD

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Wakpala Elementary - 02:

SchoolDigger ranks Wakpala Elementary - 02 166^th of 201 South Dakota public elementary schools. (See Wakpala Elementary - 02 in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

Native American students:

Smee School District 15-3:

SchoolDigger ranks Smee School District 15-3 114^th of 126 South Dakota school districts. (See district ranking list.)

What do you think?

Your rating for Wakpala Elementary - 02?

(Ranking FAQ)

Rank History for Wakpala Elementary - 02

Compare

Rank History for all students at Wakpala Elementary - 02

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	SD State Percentile
2003	3.43	180^th	187	3.7%
2004	24.60	163^rd	189	13.8%
2005	13.76	176^th	194	9.3%
2006	0.52	194^th	197	1.5%
2007	6.17	185^th	194	4.6%
2008	9.86	183^rd	194	5.7%
2009	29.45	168^th	196	14.3%
2010	5.46	195^th	206	5.3%
2011	21.98	185^th	205	9.8%
2012	1.05	208^th	214	2.8%
2013	5.18	191^st	201	5.0%
2015	9.19	197^th	209	5.7%
2016	9.15	193^rd	206	6.3%
2017	17.84	184^th	207	11.1%
2018	13.60	188^th	204	7.8%
2019	38.65	141^st	206	31.6%
2021	17.88	174^th	202	13.9%
2022	27.55	153^rd	202	24.3%
2023	27.52	162^nd	204	20.6%
2024	22.64	166^th	201	17.4%

See the entire list of South Dakota Elementary School Rankings!

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

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	SD State Percentile
2018	32.30	94^th	121	22.3%
2019	72.02	19^th	121	84.3%
2021	42.85	62^nd	106	41.5%
2022	53.72	29^th	80	63.8%
2023	56.61	40^th	112	64.3%
2024	53.53	39^th	110	64.5%

See the entire list of Best South Dakota Elementary Schools for Low Socio Economic Status Students!

Rank History for Homeless students at Wakpala Elementary - 02

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	SD State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	29.60	1^st	1	0.0%

See the entire list of Best South Dakota Elementary Schools for Homeless Students!

Rank History for Male students at Wakpala Elementary - 02

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	SD State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	27.93	129^th	166	22.3%

See the entire list of Best South Dakota Elementary Schools for Male Students!

Rank History for Native American students at Wakpala Elementary - 02

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	SD State Percentile
2018	59.95	12^th	35	65.7%
2019	80.97	3^rd	28	89.3%
2021	64.77	5^th	21	76.2%
2022	66.45	6^th	23	73.9%
2023	76.95	3^rd	25	88.0%
2024	70.04	4^th	25	84.0%

See the entire list of Best South Dakota Elementary Schools for Native American Students!

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

We're sorry, but no reviews have been submitted for Wakpala Elementary - 02.

If you have first-hand knowledge about Wakpala Elementary - 02, submit a rating!

Reviews:
No reviews have been submitted!

Enrollment information for Wakpala Elementary - 02

Compare

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	96	96
1990	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	90	90
1991	0	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	67	67
1992	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	67	67
1993	0	0	0	0	72	n/a	n/a	0	72
1994	0	0	0	0	61	n/a	n/a	0	61
1995	0	0	0	0	67	n/a	n/a	0	67
1996	0	0	0	0	67	n/a	n/a	0	67
1997	0	0	0	0	67	n/a	n/a	0	67
1998	0	0	0	0	78	n/a	n/a	0	78
1999	0	0	0	0	87	n/a	n/a	0	87
2000	0	0	0	0	74	n/a	n/a	0	74
2001	0	0	0	0	97	n/a	n/a	0	97
2002	1	0	0	0	125	n/a	n/a	0	126
2003	1	0	0	0	125	n/a	n/a	0	126
2004	1	0	0	0	118	n/a	n/a	0	119
2005	7	1	0	0	174	n/a	n/a	0	182
2006	5	0	1	0	165	n/a	n/a	0	171
2007	3	0	2	0	127	n/a	n/a	0	132
2008	1	0	0	0	140	n/a	n/a	0	141
2009	2	0	0	1	201	n/a	n/a	0	204
2010	2	0	0	1	153	n/a	n/a	0	156
2011	5	0	0	2	137	0	0	0	144
2012	8	0	0	0	126	0	3	0	137
2013	1	1	0	0	103	0	2	0	107
2014	0	1	0	0	94	0	5	0	100
2015	0	3	0	0	90	0	3	0	96
2016	0	2	0	0	79	0	4	0	85
2017	1	2	0	0	77	0	4	0	84
2018	2	0	0	0	85	0	4	0	91
2019	2	0	0	2	70	0	3	0	77
2020	0	0	0	1	79	0	3	0	83
2021	0	0	0	1	76	0	1	0	78
2022	0	0	0	0	68	0	1	0	69
2023	0	0	0	0	85	0	0	0	85
2024	0	0	0	0	83	0	1	0	84

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

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Wakpala Elementary - 02

Compare

Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	96	7.5	12.8	n/a
1990	90	7.0	12.8	n/a
1991	67	6.0	11.1	n/a
1992	67	7.0	9.5	n/a
1993	72	7.1	10.1	n/a
1994	61	7.0	8.7	n/a
1995	67	6.8	9.9	n/a
1996	67	6.8	9.9	n/a
1997	67	6.1	11.0	94
1998	78	4.7	16.6	94.9
1999	87	4.9	17.8	94.3
2000	74	9.3	8.0	95.9
2001	97	8.1	12.0	96.9
2002	126	10.5	12.0	79.4
2003	126	10.5	12.0	79.4
2004	119	11.4	10.4	67.2
2005	182	14.1	12.9	91.8
2006	171	14.8	11.6	98.2
2007	132	13.4	9.9	45.5
2008	141	12.6	11.2	97.9
2009	204	11.6	17.6	73.5
2010	156	15.5	10.0	98.1
2011	144	14.5	9.9	97.9
2012	137	13.6	10.0	97.8
2013	107	10.8	9.8	97.2
2014	100	10.5	9.4	97
2015	96	10.0	9.6	96.9
2016	85	11.0	7.7	100
2017	84	10.0	8.3	100
2018	91	10.6	8.5	100
2019	77	10.6	7.2	100
2020	83	10.0	8.2	100
2021	78	9.8	7.9	100
2022	69	9.9	6.9	100
2023	85	10.0	8.4	100
2024	84	9.8	8.5	100

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 Wakpala Elementary - 02

Compare

Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	96	7.5	12.8	n/a
1990	90	7.0	12.8	n/a
1991	67	6.0	11.1	n/a
1992	67	7.0	9.5	n/a
1993	72	7.1	10.1	n/a
1994	61	7.0	8.7	n/a
1995	67	6.8	9.9	n/a
1996	67	6.8	9.9	n/a
1997	67	6.1	11.0	94
1998	78	4.7	16.6	94.9
1999	87	4.9	17.8	94.3
2000	74	9.3	8.0	95.9
2001	97	8.1	12.0	96.9
2002	126	10.5	12.0	79.4
2003	126	10.5	12.0	79.4
2004	119	11.4	10.4	67.2
2005	182	14.1	12.9	91.8
2006	171	14.8	11.6	98.2
2007	132	13.4	9.9	45.5
2008	141	12.6	11.2	97.9
2009	204	11.6	17.6	73.5
2010	156	15.5	10.0	98.1
2011	144	14.5	9.9	97.9
2012	137	13.6	10.0	97.8
2013	107	10.8	9.8	97.2
2014	100	10.5	9.4	97
2015	96	10.0	9.6	96.9
2016	85	11.0	7.7	100
2017	84	10.0	8.3	100
2018	91	10.6	8.5	100
2019	77	10.6	7.2	100
2020	83	10.0	8.2	100
2021	78	9.8	7.9	100
2022	69	9.9	6.9	100
2023	85	10.0	8.4	100
2024	84	9.8	8.5	100

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 Wakpala Elementary - 02

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2020	$2,360 (12.5%)	$16,574 (87.5%)	$18,934
2021	$3,814 (17.8%)	$17,657 (82.2%)	$21,471
2022	$3,507 (13.1%)	$23,198 (86.9%)	$26,705
2023	$3,713 (16.5%)	$18,784 (83.5%)	$22,498

Data source: South Dakota Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Wakpala 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 141^st of 206 Elementary schools	Ranks 162^nd of 204 Elementary schools	11%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
4th Grade English Language Arts (Wakpala Elementary - 02)	53.8	40	13.8%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Smee School District 15-3)	53.8	40	13.8%
4th Grade English Language Arts (South Dakota)	50.3	47.2	3.1%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Wakpala Elementary - 02)	58.3	50	8.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Smee School District 15-3)	58.3	50	8.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (South Dakota)	54.1	48.7	5.4%
5th Grade Science (Wakpala Elementary - 02)	33.3	22.2	11.1%
5th Grade Science (Smee School District 15-3)	33.3	22.2	11.1%
5th Grade Science (South Dakota)	42.1	39.9	2.2%
All Grades English Language Arts (Wakpala Elementary - 02)	47.1	38.8	8.3%
All Grades English Language Arts (Smee School District 15-3)	32	32.4	0.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (South Dakota)	53.2	49.7	3.5%
All Grades Mathematics (Wakpala Elementary - 02)	8.8	12.8	4%
All Grades Mathematics (Smee School District 15-3)	9.3	10.6	1.3%
All Grades Mathematics (South Dakota)	44.9	41.8	3.1%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	77	85	10.4%
African American	0	0
American Indian	70	85	21.4%
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	2	0	100%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	2	0	100%
Two or More Races	3	0	100%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	100%	100%

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 All Grades	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 3rd Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 4th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 5th 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
Wakpala Elementary - 02	Public	K-5	12250 SD Hwy 1806	Wakpala	57658	Corson County	Smee School District 15-3	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(605) 845-3040	84	10	8.5	100.0%	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	83 (98.8%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.2%)	22.6	166^th of 201 public elementary schools	17.4%		27.5	162^nd of 204 public elementary schools	20.6%	4	42.9	40.0	46.7	42.9	28.6	25.0		18.4	13.3	$22,498	$3,713	$18,784
Mobridge Upper Elementary - 04	Public	3-5	1107 1st Ave E	Mobridge	57601	Walworth County	Mobridge-Pollock 62-6	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(605) 845-9210	144	10	15.0	43.1%	91 (63.2%)	1 (0.7%)	2 (1.4%)	4 (2.8%)	44 (30.6%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.4%)	63.5	65^th of 201 public elementary schools	67.7%		72.8	44^th of 204 public elementary schools	78.4%	21	57.4	45.1	65.0	55.2	66.7	56.9	42.5	56.6	50.0	$11,615	$1,319	$10,296
Freeman Davis Elementary - 03	Public	K-2	601 E 4th Ave	Mobridge	57601	Walworth County	Mobridge-Pollock 62-6	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(605) 845-9275	146	11	13.2	40.4%	92 (63.0%)	1 (0.7%)	3 (2.1%)	1 (0.7%)	49 (33.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)										$10,513	$1,107	$9,406
Little Eagle School	Public	K-8	1 School Street	Little Eagle	57639	Corson County	Little Eagle School	(n/a)	No	No	Yes	(605) 823-4235	67	6	12.1	95.5%	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	67 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)
McLaughlin Elementary - 02	Public	PK, KG-5	601 Main	Mc Laughlin	57642	Corson County	McLaughlin School District 15-2	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(605) 823-4484	209	19	11.1	100.0%	3 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.9%)	197 (94.3%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (2.4%)	4.6	195^th of 201 public elementary schools	3.0%					(n/a)	17.4		16.7	13.2	30.4			11.0	11.1	$20,992	$4,400	$16,592

Wakpala Elementary - 02

Wakpala Elementary - 02:

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Smee School District 15-3:

What do you think?

Rank History for Wakpala Elementary - 02

Rank History for all students at Wakpala Elementary - 02

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

Rank History for Homeless students at Wakpala Elementary - 02

Rank History for Male students at Wakpala Elementary - 02

Rank History for Native American students at Wakpala Elementary - 02

Enrollment information for Wakpala Elementary - 02

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Wakpala Elementary - 02

Student/Teacher Ratio Wakpala Elementary - 02

Per Pupil Expenditures for Wakpala Elementary - 02

Impact of COVID-19 on Wakpala Elementary - 02

Rankings

Test Scores

Student Body

Schools Near Wakpala Elementary - 02