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#265 of 574 schools in SD
Top 46% in state
Irene - Wakonda Elementary - 02
Elementary School · Irene - Wakonda School District 13-3 · Wakonda, SD
An Irene - Wakonda School District 13-3 elementary school where students score 3 points above what's typical for similar communities.
PO Box 268, Wakonda, SD 57073
- Math 52% proficient (2022)
- Reading 47% proficient (2022)
- 12.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Irene - Wakonda Elementary - 02 score 50% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 46%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. SD average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 14-year record (2009–2022), then recovered 5 points since 2019, reaching 50% in 2022.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 54% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 56% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 26 test records from SD state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
32.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Irene - Wakonda Elementary - 02 sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 6Car-Dependent
- Bike 30Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low145/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$70,893
Median home value
$113,700
Median rent
$644/mo
College educated
32.3%
Homeownership
83.3%
Poverty rate
10.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 57073; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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Nearby same-level schools
0 from verified nearby records
No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
Irene - Wakonda School District 13-3
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #2 of 3
- District spending per student
- $15,724NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 7.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Irene - Wakonda Elementary - 02 is listed in Irene - Wakonda School District 13-3; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Irene - Wakonda Elementary - 02
Irene - Wakonda Elementary - 02 is a public elementary school in Wakonda, SD, part of Irene - Wakonda School District 13-3, serving approximately 161 students in grades Pre-K-6th with a 12.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 out of 10 and ranks #265 of 574 schools in SD. State assessment records show 54% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 56% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Irene - Wakonda Elementary - 02
What grades does Irene - Wakonda Elementary - 02 serve?
Irene - Wakonda Elementary - 02 serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.
How many students attend Irene - Wakonda Elementary - 02?
Irene - Wakonda Elementary - 02 has an enrollment of approximately 161 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Irene - Wakonda Elementary - 02?
The student-teacher ratio at Irene - Wakonda Elementary - 02 is 12.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Irene - Wakonda Elementary - 02 rank in SD?
Irene - Wakonda Elementary - 02 ranks #265 of 574 schools in SD.
What is Irene - Wakonda Elementary - 02's MySchoolScout rating?
Irene - Wakonda Elementary - 02 has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Irene - Wakonda Elementary - 02?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Irene - Wakonda Elementary - 02 has 54% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 56% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Irene - Wakonda Elementary - 02 a charter school?
No, Irene - Wakonda Elementary - 02 is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Irene - Wakonda Elementary - 02 a Title I school?
No, Irene - Wakonda Elementary - 02 is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Irene - Wakonda Elementary - 02?
32.3% of students at Irene - Wakonda Elementary - 02 qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 6th
- Enrollment
- 161
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 13
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Clay County
- Phone
- (605) 267-2644
- Area population (ZIP 57073)
- 516
- Area median age
- 49.8
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 57073; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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