Wakpala Elementary - 02
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Wakpala, South Dakota 57658 · Smee School District 15-3
#206 of 226 elementary schools in South Dakota
#42152 of 50,301 nationally
About Wakpala Elementary - 02
Wakpala Elementary - 02 is a public elementary located in Wakpala, in the Smee School District 15-3 school district of South Dakota, United States. It caters for Grades K–5. In 2025 it enrolled 95 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 24.3 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of elementary schools in United States and 206th of 226 ranked elementary schools in South Dakota. Its strongest component is students per teacher (63th percentile), and its weakest is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (3th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 95.
There are 3 schools in Wakpala; Wakpala Elementary - 02 ranks 1st of 3 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)15%
- Reading proficiency (30%)44.5%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)100%
- Students per teacher (15%)10.6
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Wakpala Elementary - 02 by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 95
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 100%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 10.6
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 44.5%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 15%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Wakpala Elementary - 02
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Wakpala High School - 01
Wakpala · Public high · Grades 9–12
38 students · 0 m away
Wakpala Middle School - 04
Wakpala · Public middle · Grades 6–8
41 students · 0 m away
Mobridge High School - 01
Mobridge · Public high · Grades 9–12
194 students · 11 km away
Mobridge Middle School - 02
Mobridge · Public middle · Grades 6–8
110 students · 11 km away
Mobridge Upper Elementary - 04
Mobridge · Public elementary · Grades 3–5
143 students · 11 km away
Freeman Davis Elementary - 03
Mobridge · Public elementary · Grades K–2
149 students · 12 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in South Dakota with a comparable Enrollment.
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94 students
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96 students
Selby Elementary - 02
Selby · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
93 students
Edgemont Elementary - 03
Edgemont · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
93 students
Henry Elementary - 02
Henry · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
93 students
Rosholt Elementary - 02
Rosholt · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
97 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Wakpala Elementary - 02 a good school?
Wakpala Elementary - 02 has a Success Index (US) of 24.3 out of 100 (Lower 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #206 of 226 in South Dakota. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Wakpala Elementary - 02 rank in South Dakota?
Wakpala Elementary - 02 ranks #206 of 226 elementary schools in South Dakota and #42152 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Wakpala Elementary - 02?
Wakpala Elementary - 02 had 95 students in 2025.
Is Wakpala Elementary - 02 a elementary school or a high school?
Wakpala Elementary - 02 is classified as a elementary covering Grades K–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Wakpala Elementary - 02?
There are 6 schools within 15 km of Wakpala Elementary - 02; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.