Discovery Elementary - 26 vs Laura Wilder Elementary - 31
Discovery Elementary - 26 has a higher overall rating of 7.4/10 compared to 6.4/10. Discovery Elementary - 26 is significantly larger with 867 students, about 1.8× the size of Laura Wilder Elementary - 31 (485). In math proficiency, Discovery Elementary - 26 leads at 49.0%.
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Discovery Elementary - 26
Sioux Falls, SD
7.4/10
Elementary SchoolPre-K – 5th
867 students
Laura Wilder Elementary - 31
Sioux Falls, SD
6.4/10
Elementary SchoolKindergarten – 5th
485 students
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| Metric | Discovery Elementary - 26 | Laura Wilder Elementary - 31 |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Rating | 7.4 / 10 | 6.4 / 10 |
| Academic Score | 8.4 | 4.9 |
| Growth Score | 7.7 | 8.3 |
| Diversity Index | — | — |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 20.5% | 56.7% |
| Environment Score | 5.0 | 4.0 |
| State Rank | #157 of 586 | #304 of 586 |
| State Percentile | 73th | 48th |
Test Scores
| Subject | Discovery Elementary - 26 | Laura Wilder Elementary - 31 |
|---|---|---|
| Math Proficiency | 49.0% | 41.0% |
| Math (State Avg) | — | — |
| ELA Proficiency | 51.0% | 40.0% |
| ELA (State Avg) | — | — |
School Details
| Detail | Discovery Elementary - 26 | Laura Wilder Elementary - 31 |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Elementary School | Elementary School |
| Grades | Pre-K – 5th | Kindergarten – 5th |
| Enrollment | 867 | 485 |
| Student-Teacher Ratio | 17.7:1 | 16.2:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 20.5% | 56.7% |
| District | Sioux Falls School District 49-5 | Sioux Falls School District 49-5 |
| City | Sioux Falls | Sioux Falls |
Neighborhood
| Metric | Sioux Falls (57106) | Sioux Falls (57105) |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $77,070 | $74,066 |
| Median Home Value | $268,800 | $247,900 |
| Median Rent | $996 | $956 |
| College Educated (Bachelor's+) | 34.5% | 43.7% |
| Poverty Rate | 8.7% | 8.5% |
| Avg Commute | 18 min | 15 min |