Very Good
#181 of 574 schools in SD
Top 31% in state
L. B. Williams Elementary - 03
Elementary School · Mitchell School District 17-2 · Mitchell, SD
A Mitchell School District 17-2 elementary school where students score 15 points above what's typical for similar communities.
1420 W University Ave, Mitchell, SD 57301
- Math 63% proficient (2022)
- Reading 60% proficient (2022)
- 13.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at L. B. Williams Elementary - 03 score 62% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 47%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. SD average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 24 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 62% recently.
Show all 13 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 68% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 70% (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
31.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where L. B. Williams Elementary - 03 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 35Car-Dependent
- Bike 43Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,249/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Mitchell), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$60,671
Median home value
$191,300
Median rent
$775/mo
College educated
25.1%
Homeownership
63.1%
Poverty rate
13.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 57301; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abbott House Elementary - 06Enrollment path unverified | Not rated | K–8 | 0.4 mi | 8 | Compare → |
| John Paul II Elementary SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.6private | PK–6 | 0.9 mi | 102 | Compare → |
| Longfellow Elementary - 05Enrollment path unverified | 8.4 | K–5 | 1.3 mi | 312 | Compare → |
| Rockport Colony Elementary- 10Enrollment path unverified | Not rated | K–8 | Not available | 10 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Mitchell School District 17-2
- Schools in district
- 9
- Rank in district
- #3 of 6
- District spending per student
- $10,744NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 9.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
L. B. Williams Elementary - 03 is listed in Mitchell School District 17-2; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About L. B. Williams Elementary - 03
L. B. Williams Elementary - 03 is a public elementary school in Mitchell, SD, part of Mitchell School District 17-2, serving approximately 444 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 13.1:1 student-teacher ratio.
It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 out of 10 and ranks #181 of 574 schools in SD. State assessment records show 68% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 70% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about L. B. Williams Elementary - 03
What grades does L. B. Williams Elementary - 03 serve?
L. B. Williams Elementary - 03 serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend L. B. Williams Elementary - 03?
L. B. Williams Elementary - 03 has an enrollment of approximately 444 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at L. B. Williams Elementary - 03?
The student-teacher ratio at L. B. Williams Elementary - 03 is 13.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does L. B. Williams Elementary - 03 rank in SD?
L. B. Williams Elementary - 03 ranks #181 of 574 schools in SD.
What is L. B. Williams Elementary - 03's MySchoolScout rating?
L. B. Williams Elementary - 03 has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 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 L. B. Williams Elementary - 03?
Based on loaded state assessment records, L. B. Williams Elementary - 03 has 68% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 70% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is L. B. Williams Elementary - 03 a charter school?
No, L. B. Williams Elementary - 03 is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is L. B. Williams Elementary - 03 a Title I school?
No, L. B. Williams Elementary - 03 is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for L. B. Williams Elementary - 03?
31.1% of students at L. B. Williams Elementary - 03 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
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 444
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 34
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Town
- County
- Davison County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 12.8%
- Phone
- (605) 995-3090
- Area population (ZIP 57301)
- 19,142
- Area average commute
- 12.4 min
- Area median age
- 40.1
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 57301; 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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