Below Average
#513 of 574 schools in SD
Laura Wilder Elementary - 31
Elementary School · Sioux Falls School District 49-5 · Sioux Falls, SD
A Sioux Falls School District 49-5 elementary school where students score 4 points below what's typical for similar communities.
2300 S Lyndale Ave, Sioux Falls, SD 57105
- Math 35% proficient (2022)
- Reading 34% proficient (2022)
- 16.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Laura Wilder Elementary - 31 score 34% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 38%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. SD average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 6 points since 2019, to 35% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
Show all 13 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 48% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 52% (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
56.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Laura Wilder Elementary - 31 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 40Car-Dependent
- Transit 18Minimal Transit
- Bike 55Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,454/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Sioux Falls), 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
$74,066
Median home value
$247,900
Median rent
$956/mo
College educated
43.7%
Homeownership
65.1%
Poverty rate
8.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 57105; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| O'gorman High SchoolPrivate · tuition | 4.6private | PK–12 | 0.7 mi | 2,200 | Compare → |
| Sonia Sotomayor Elementary - 65Enrollment path unverified | 8.4 | PK–5 | 0.7 mi | 678 | Compare → |
| Garfield Elementary - 19Enrollment path unverified | 3.0 | PK–5 | 1.1 mi | 591 | Compare → |
| Lowell Elementary - 28Enrollment path unverified | 5.6 | PK–5 | 1.2 mi | 423 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Sioux Falls School District 49-5
- Schools in district
- 44
- Rank in district
- #26 of 37
- District spending per student
- $11,457NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 8.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Laura Wilder Elementary - 31 is listed in Sioux Falls School District 49-5; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Laura Wilder Elementary - 31
Laura Wilder Elementary - 31 is a public elementary school in Sioux Falls, SD, part of Sioux Falls School District 49-5, serving approximately 485 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 16.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.0 out of 10 and ranks #513 of 574 schools in SD. State assessment records show 48% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 52% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Laura Wilder Elementary - 31
What grades does Laura Wilder Elementary - 31 serve?
Laura Wilder Elementary - 31 serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Laura Wilder Elementary - 31?
Laura Wilder Elementary - 31 has an enrollment of approximately 485 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Laura Wilder Elementary - 31?
The student-teacher ratio at Laura Wilder Elementary - 31 is 16.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Laura Wilder Elementary - 31 rank in SD?
Laura Wilder Elementary - 31 ranks #513 of 574 schools in SD.
What is Laura Wilder Elementary - 31's MySchoolScout rating?
Laura Wilder Elementary - 31 has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.0 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 Laura Wilder Elementary - 31?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Laura Wilder Elementary - 31 has 48% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 52% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Laura Wilder Elementary - 31 a charter school?
No, Laura Wilder Elementary - 31 is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Laura Wilder Elementary - 31 a Title I school?
No, Laura Wilder Elementary - 31 is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Laura Wilder Elementary - 31?
56.7% of students at Laura Wilder Elementary - 31 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
- 485
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 30
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Minnehaha County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 23.5%
- Phone
- (605) 367-4570
- Area population (ZIP 57105)
- 22,764
- Area average commute
- 14.9 min
- Area median age
- 37.1
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 57105; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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