Laura Ingalls Wilder Elementary - 02

Elementary No virtual instruction De Smet, SD Grades PK–05 Rural: Remote N SchoolScore™ C (66)
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Laura Ingalls Wilder Elementary - 02
De Smet, SD 57231
Elementary No virtual instruction Grades PK–05 SchoolScore™ C (66)
176
Students
12.4
Teachers
14.2:1
Student:Teacher
(605)854-3963
Phone
http://www.desmet.k12.sd.us
Website

Laura Ingalls Wilder Elementary - 02 is a public school administered by the De Smet School District 38-2 district in De Smet, SOUTH DAKOTA, providing education at the Elementary level for students in grades PK–05.

Key statistics: 176 students enrolled; a 14.2:1 student-to-teacher ratio.

The school is classified as Rural: Remote by the NCES locale classification system.

Data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data (CCD), the definitive federal database of U.S. public schools, updated annually.

vs South Dakota Elementary School Average
Enrollment
176.0
State avg: 209.0
▼ 16% worse
Student:Teacher Ratio
14.24:1
State avg: 14.5:1
▼ 2% better
Free Lunch %
29.0%
State avg: 36.3%
▼ 20% better
School Details
School Name
Laura Ingalls Wilder Elementary - 02
NCESSCH ID
461785000162
State School ID
SD-38002-02
School Type
Regular School
Level
Elementary
Status
Open
Charter
Not applic
Charter Auth
–
Virtual
No virtual instruction
NSLP Status
Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Shared Time
No
School Year
2024-2025
Location
Address
405 Ingalls Ave SW
City
De Smet
State
South Dakota
ZIP Code
57231
County
Kingsbury County
Metro Area
N
Metro Type
–
Locale
Rural: Remote
Cong. District
4600
State Leg. Upper
46008
State Leg. Lower
46008
Latitude
44.3837
Longitude
-97.55702
Grades Offered
Pre-K Kindergarten 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th
👥
176
Total Students
👩‍🏫
12.4
Teachers FTE
📐
14.2:1
Student:Teacher
Enrollment by Grade
12.4
Teachers (FTE)
Full Staff Breakdown
MetricValue
Teachers (FTE)12.4
National School Lunch Program Participation
Lunch Program Details
ProgramStudents% of Enrollment
No Category Codes 51 29%
Not Applicable 17 9.7%
District Info
District Name
De Smet School District 38-2
LEAID
4617850
State LEA ID
SD-38002
Phone
(605)854-3963
Website
http://www.desmet.k12.sd.us
Type
Regular public school district that is not a component of a supervisory union
Status
Open
City
De Smet
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District Finance (F-33)
Total Revenue
$5,251K
Federal Revenue
$494K
State Revenue
$1,267K
Local Revenue
$3,490K
Total Expenditure
$7,875K
Instruction Exp.
$2,346K
Support Services
$1,717K
Other Current Exp.
$256K
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Geographic

Nearby Schools

Public schools within ~12 miles of Laura Ingalls Wilder Elementary - 02

1
De Smet High School - 01
De Smet · High
0.1 mi
2
De Smet Middle School - 03
De Smet · Middle
0.1 mi
3
Lake Preston Elementary - 02
Lake Preston · Elementary
9.2 mi
4
Lake Preston High School - 01
Lake Preston · High
9.2 mi
5
Lake Preston Middle School - 03
Lake Preston · Middle
9.2 mi
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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Laura Ingalls Wilder Elementary - 02, answered using official NCES data.

How many students attend Laura Ingalls Wilder Elementary - 02?
176 students are enrolled at Laura Ingalls Wilder Elementary - 02, according to NCES Common Core of Data.
How many teachers does Laura Ingalls Wilder Elementary - 02 have?
Laura Ingalls Wilder Elementary - 02 has 12.4 full-time equivalent (FTE) teachers. The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.2:1.
What grades does Laura Ingalls Wilder Elementary - 02 serve?
Laura Ingalls Wilder Elementary - 02 serves grades PK through 05.
Is Laura Ingalls Wilder Elementary - 02 a charter school?
Laura Ingalls Wilder Elementary - 02 is not a charter school.
What metro area is Laura Ingalls Wilder Elementary - 02 located in?
Laura Ingalls Wilder Elementary - 02 is located in the N metropolitan area.
What school district does Laura Ingalls Wilder Elementary - 02 belong to?
Laura Ingalls Wilder Elementary - 02 is part of the De Smet School District 38-2 school district.
How much does De Smet School District 38-2 spend per student?
The De Smet School District 38-2 district spends approximately $44,744,318 per student annually, based on F-33 finance survey data.
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