Excellent
#55 of 574 schools in SD
Top 9% in state
Leola Elementary - 02
Elementary School · Leola School District 44-2 · Leola, SD
A Leola School District 44-2 elementary school where students score 32 points above what's typical for similar communities.
PO Box 350, Leola, SD 57456
- Math 70% proficient (2022)
- Reading 90% proficient (2022)
- 9.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Leola Elementary - 02 score 80% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 48%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. SD average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 14-year record (2009–2022), then recovered 20 points since 2019, reaching 80% in 2022.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 74% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 75% (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
26.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Leola 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 23Car-Dependent
- Bike 40Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$76,667
Median home value
$72,100
Median rent
$850/mo
College educated
36%
Homeownership
82%
Poverty rate
4.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 57456; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 in Leola School District 44-2
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grassland Colony Elementary - 06Enrollment path unverified | Not rated | K–8 | Not available | 15 | Compare → |
| Long Lake Colony Elementary - 05Enrollment path unverified | Not rated | K–8 | Not available | 27 | Compare → |
| Spring Creek Colony Elementary - 04Enrollment path unverified | 5.5 | K–8 | Not available | 31 | 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.
Leola School District 44-2
- Schools in district
- 7
- Rank in district
- #2 of 3
- District spending per student
- $17,371NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 18.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Leola Elementary - 02 is listed in Leola School District 44-2; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Leola Elementary - 02
Leola Elementary - 02 is a public elementary school in Leola, SD, part of Leola School District 44-2, serving approximately 56 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 9.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.4 out of 10 and ranks #55 of 574 schools in SD. State assessment records show 74% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 75% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Leola Elementary - 02
What grades does Leola Elementary - 02 serve?
Leola Elementary - 02 serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Leola Elementary - 02?
Leola Elementary - 02 has an enrollment of approximately 56 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Leola Elementary - 02?
The student-teacher ratio at Leola Elementary - 02 is 9.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Leola Elementary - 02 rank in SD?
Leola Elementary - 02 ranks #55 of 574 schools in SD.
What is Leola Elementary - 02's MySchoolScout rating?
Leola Elementary - 02 has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.4 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 Leola Elementary - 02?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Leola Elementary - 02 has 74% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 75% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Leola Elementary - 02 a charter school?
No, Leola Elementary - 02 is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Leola Elementary - 02 a Title I school?
No, Leola Elementary - 02 is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Leola Elementary - 02?
26.8% of students at Leola 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 – 5th
- Enrollment
- 56
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 9.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 6
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- McPherson County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 10.7%
- Phone
- (605) 439-3477
- Area population (ZIP 57456)
- 638
- Area average commute
- 32.4 min
- Area median age
- 40.4
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 57456; 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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