White Lake Elementary - 02

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White Lake Elementary - 02 ranks 135 th of 201 South Dakota elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Summary:

White Lake Elementary - 02 is a public elementary school serving grades PK-5 in the small town of White Lake, South Dakota, with a total enrollment of 63 students. While the school has seen a decline in its statewide ranking and rating in recent years, a closer look reveals some concerning trends that warrant attention.

According to the key insights, White Lake Elementary - 02 has lower proficiency rates in both English Language Arts (ELA) and Mathematics compared to the state average and the nearby Corsica-Stickney Elementary - 02, which consistently ranks in the top 25 elementary schools in South Dakota. The school's performance is particularly concerning in 5th grade ELA and Mathematics, with proficiency rates of only 18.18% and 27.27%, respectively. Additionally, the school has experienced relatively high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 6.7% to 13.2% over the past few years, which may be contributing to the academic challenges.

Socioeconomic factors also appear to be a consideration, as White Lake Elementary - 02 has a high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 23.94% to 47.62% over the past few years. This is significantly higher than the nearby Corsica-Stickney Elementary - 02, which had a free and reduced lunch rate of 18.82% in 2022-2023. Despite the higher per-student spending at White Lake Elementary - 02 compared to some nearby schools, the academic performance of the school remains a concern, raising questions about the effective allocation and utilization of resources to support student learning and achievement.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

410 E 4th St
White Lake, SD 57383

(605) 249-2251

District: White Lake School District 01-3

SchoolDigger Rank:
135^th of 201 South Dakota Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $14,690

Students who attend White Lake Elementary - 02 usually attend:

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

Student/teacher ratio: 11.5

Number of students: 66

Racial breakdown:

White:

97.0%

Hispanic:

3.0%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 37.9%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details White Lake Elementary - 02 ranks worse than 67.2% of elementary schools in South Dakota. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 37.87. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (97%), Hispanic (3%). (See more...)

Compare Details 37.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

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

Compare White Lake Elementary - 02 employs 5.7 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at White Lake Elementary - 02 is $14,690.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

White Lake Elementary - 02:

SchoolDigger ranks White Lake Elementary - 02 135^th of 201 South Dakota public elementary schools. (See White Lake Elementary - 02 in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Rank History for White Lake Elementary - 02

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Rank History for all students at White Lake Elementary - 02

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	SD State Percentile
2003	80.29	15^th	187	92.0%
2004	77.46	17^th	189	91.0%
2005	85.76	5^th	194	97.4%
2006	77.19	19^th	197	90.4%
2007	88.53	1^st	194	99.5%
2008	54.00	122^nd	194	37.1%
2009	78.88	14^th	196	92.9%
2010	88.14	3^rd	206	98.5%
2011	67.86	65^th	205	68.3%
2012	83.03	10^th	214	95.3%
2018	22.05	177^th	204	13.2%
2019	5.76	199^th	206	3.4%
2022	37.65	135^th	202	33.2%
2024	37.87	135^th	201	32.8%

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Rank History for White students at White Lake Elementary - 02

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	SD State Percentile
2018	9.23	183^rd	186	1.6%
2019	3.53	188^th	191	1.6%
2024	32.79	136^th	184	26.1%

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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 White Lake 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	98	98
1990	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	94	94
1991	0	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	101	101
1992	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	101	101
1993	104	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	104
1994	97	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	97
1995	98	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	98
1996	98	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	98
1997	93	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	93
1998	85	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	85
1999	77	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	77
2000	90	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	90
2001	81	1	0	0	2	n/a	n/a	0	84
2002	90	1	0	0	2	n/a	n/a	0	93
2003	90	1	0	0	2	n/a	n/a	0	93
2004	92	2	0	1	1	n/a	n/a	0	96
2005	75	2	0	1	1	n/a	n/a	0	79
2006	80	2	0	1	1	n/a	n/a	0	84
2007	68	2	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	71
2008	67	1	n/a	3	1	n/a	n/a	0	72
2009	60	1	0	3	1	n/a	n/a	0	65
2010	54	1	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	56
2011	52	0	0	2	0	0	0	0	54
2012	49	0	0	4	0	0	0	0	53
2013	56	0	0	7	0	0	0	0	63
2014	57	1	0	6	0	0	0	0	64
2015	58	0	0	8	0	0	0	0	66
2016	64	1	0	6	1	1	0	0	73
2017	59	1	0	6	0	1	0	0	67
2018	70	1	0	4	0	1	0	0	76
2019	77	1	0	2	0	1	0	0	81
2020	76	1	0	1	1	1	0	0	80
2021	66	0	0	0	0	1	0	0	67
2022	70	0	0	0	0	1	0	0	71
2023	61	0	0	2	0	0	0	0	63
2024	64	0	0	2	0	0	0	0	66

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

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

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

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	98	8.2	11.9	n/a
1990	94	7.5	12.5	n/a
1991	101	7.0	14.4	n/a
1992	101	7.0	14.4	n/a
1993	104	8.8	11.8	n/a
1994	97	8.8	11.0	n/a
1995	98	8.1	12.1	n/a
1996	98	8.1	12.1	n/a
1997	93	7.7	12.1	37.6
1998	85	6.9	12.3	64.7
1999	77	6.8	11.3	55.8
2000	90	8.6	10.5	56.7
2001	84	8.4	10.0	53.6
2002	93	8.5	10.9	63.4
2003	93	8.5	10.9	63.4
2004	96	8.8	10.9	57.3
2005	79	8.8	9.0	48.1
2006	84	8.8	9.5	53.6
2007	71	8.8	8.1	50.7
2008	72	8.8	8.2	56.9
2009	65	6.8	9.6	52.3
2010	56	8.0	6.9	39.3
2011	54	7.7	6.9	37
2012	53	5.0	10.5	47.2
2013	63	4.8	13.1	42.9
2014	64	4.9	12.9	45.3
2015	66	6.0	11.0	56.1
2016	73	6.0	12.1	56.2
2017	67	6.0	11.0	58.2
2018	76	6.2	12.2	48.7
2019	81	6.2	13.0	44.4
2020	80	5.8	13.7	41.3
2021	67	6.1	10.8	40.3
2022	71	6.1	11.5	23.9
2023	63	6.0	10.3	47.6
2024	66	5.7	11.5	37.9

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 White Lake Elementary - 02

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	98	8.2	11.9	n/a
1990	94	7.5	12.5	n/a
1991	101	7.0	14.4	n/a
1992	101	7.0	14.4	n/a
1993	104	8.8	11.8	n/a
1994	97	8.8	11.0	n/a
1995	98	8.1	12.1	n/a
1996	98	8.1	12.1	n/a
1997	93	7.7	12.1	37.6
1998	85	6.9	12.3	64.7
1999	77	6.8	11.3	55.8
2000	90	8.6	10.5	56.7
2001	84	8.4	10.0	53.6
2002	93	8.5	10.9	63.4
2003	93	8.5	10.9	63.4
2004	96	8.8	10.9	57.3
2005	79	8.8	9.0	48.1
2006	84	8.8	9.5	53.6
2007	71	8.8	8.1	50.7
2008	72	8.8	8.2	56.9
2009	65	6.8	9.6	52.3
2010	56	8.0	6.9	39.3
2011	54	7.7	6.9	37
2012	53	5.0	10.5	47.2
2013	63	4.8	13.1	42.9
2014	64	4.9	12.9	45.3
2015	66	6.0	11.0	56.1
2016	73	6.0	12.1	56.2
2017	67	6.0	11.0	58.2
2018	76	6.2	12.2	48.7
2019	81	6.2	13.0	44.4
2020	80	5.8	13.7	41.3
2021	67	6.1	10.8	40.3
2022	71	6.1	11.5	23.9
2023	63	6.0	10.3	47.6
2024	66	5.7	11.5	37.9

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 White Lake Elementary - 02

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2020	$920 (7.9%)	$10,771 (92.1%)	$11,691
2021	$1,770 (13.6%)	$11,205 (86.4%)	$12,975
2022	$1,208 (9.4%)	$11,648 (90.6%)	$12,857
2023	$1,641 (11.2%)	$13,049 (88.8%)	$14,690

Data source: South Dakota Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on White Lake Elementary - 02

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 199^th of 206 Elementary schools	Ranks 135^th of 202 Elementary schools	29.8%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
4th Grade English Language Arts (White Lake Elementary - 02)	18.2	45.5	27.3%
4th Grade English Language Arts (White Lake School District 01-3)	18.2	45.5	27.3%
4th Grade English Language Arts (South Dakota)	50.3	47.2	3.1%
4th Grade Mathematics (White Lake Elementary - 02)	27.3	36.4	9.1%
4th Grade Mathematics (White Lake School District 01-3)	27.3	36.4	9.1%
4th Grade Mathematics (South Dakota)	49	47.7	1.2%
All Grades English Language Arts (White Lake Elementary - 02)	20.5	46.2	25.6%
All Grades English Language Arts (White Lake School District 01-3)	33.3	36.7	3.3%
All Grades English Language Arts (South Dakota)	53.2	49.7	3.5%
All Grades Mathematics (White Lake Elementary - 02)	18	57.7	39.7%
All Grades Mathematics (White Lake School District 01-3)	36.5	46.7	10.2%
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	81	63	22.2%
African American	1	0	100%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	2	2
Pacific Islander	1	0	100%
White	77	61	20.8%
Two or More Races	0	0
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	44.4%	47.6%	3.2%

Schools Near White Lake Elementary - 02

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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 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	Smarter Balanced Assessments Science All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
White Lake Elementary - 02	Public	PK, KG-5	410 E 4th St	White Lake	57383	Aurora County	White Lake School District 01-3	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(605) 249-2251	66	6	11.5	37.9%	64 (97.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (3.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	37.9	135^th of 201 public elementary schools	32.8%					(n/a)	60.0		18.2		43.3	50.0		27.3		46.7	45.5		$14,690	$1,641	$13,049
Grass Ranch Colony Elementary - 13	Public	K-8	36570 258th St	Kimball	57355	Brule County	Kimball School District 07-2	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(605) 778-6231	50	3	16.3	6.0%	50 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)					64.5					58.1		27.3	$9,060	$824	$8,236
Plankinton Elementary - 02	Public	PK, KG-6	404 E Davenport St	Plankinton	57368	Aurora County	Plankinton School District 01-1	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(605) 942-7743	152	15	10.3	46.7%	100 (65.8%)	1 (0.7%)	42 (27.6%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (5.3%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.7%)	58.9	80^th of 201 public elementary schools	60.2%		71.8	55^th of 204 public elementary schools	73.0%	25	26.3	47.4	66.7	63.6	50.7	73.7	57.9	53.3	36.4	54.7	46.7		$15,526	$912	$14,614
Kimball Elementary - 02	Public	PK, KG-4	300 S East St	Kimball	57355	Brule County	Kimball School District 07-2	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(605) 778-6231	122	10	12.5	24.6%	113 (92.6%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.6%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (2.5%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (3.3%)	60.4	76^th of 201 public elementary schools	62.2%		78.7	31^st of 204 public elementary schools	84.8%	45	40.0	54.2			46.9	56.0	87.5			71.4			$12,606	$1,662	$10,944
Cedar Grove Colony Elementary - 14	Public	K-8	36926 266th St	Platte	57369	Charles Mix County	Platte - Geddes School District 11-5	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(605) 337-2468	43	3	13.3		43 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)					76.9					76.9		63.6	$9,980	$434	$9,546
Corsica-Stickney Elementary - 02	Public	PK, KG-5	506 Main St	Stickney	57375	Aurora County	Corsica-Stickney 21-3	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(605) 732-4221	136	10	13.2	17.6%	131 (96.3%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (2.2%)	1 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	81.9	23^rd of 201 public elementary schools	88.6%		75.5	36^th of 204 public elementary schools	82.4%	13	50.0	72.7	61.5		62.3	77.8	90.9	53.9		77.4	61.5		$13,444	$987	$12,457

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What district is White Lake Elementary - 02 in?

White Lake School District 01-3

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

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

Is White Lake Elementary - 02 a good school?

White Lake Elementary - 02 ranks 135^th of 201 South Dakota elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

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

Students at White Lake Elementary - 02 are 97% White, 3% Hispanic.

How many students attend White Lake Elementary - 02?

In the 2023-24 school year, 66 students attended White Lake Elementary - 02.

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