L. B. Williams Elementary - 03

1420 W University Blvd
Mitchell, SD 57301
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 20%
Serving 436 students in grades Kindergarten-5, L. B. Williams Elementary - 03 ranks in the top 20% of all schools in South Dakota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 63% (which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60% (which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the South Dakota state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 32% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 436 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 22%
  • : Top 20% in SD
  • : 63% (Top 20%)
  • : 60% (Top 30%)
  • : 55-59% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

L. B. Williams Elementary - 03 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Dakota for:

School Overview

L. B. Williams Elementary - 03's student population of 436 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
436 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

L. B. Williams Elementary - 03 ranks within the top 20% of all 636 schools in South Dakota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of L. B. Williams Elementary - 03 is 0.38, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.51. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (SD)
#100 out of 636 schools
(Top 20%)
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63%
42%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of L. B. Williams Elementary - 03 and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in South Dakota by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
60%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of L. B. Williams Elementary - 03 and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of South Dakota by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
55-59%
42%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of L. B. Williams Elementary - 03 and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in South Dakota by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
12:1
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American Indian
6%
14%
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Asian
n/a
2%
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Hispanic
11%
8%
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Black
1%
3%
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White
78%
68%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.38
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
31%
30%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
6%
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School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is L. B. Williams Elementary - 03's ranking?
L. B. Williams Elementary - 03 is ranked #100 out of 636 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in South Dakota.
What schools are L. B. Williams Elementary - 03 often compared to?
L. B. Williams Elementary - 03is often viewed alongside schools like Gertie Belle Rogers Elementary - 04, Longfellow Elementary - 05 by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
63% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% SD state average), while 60% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% SD state average).
How many students attend L. B. Williams Elementary - 03?
436 students attend L. B. Williams Elementary - 03.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of L. B. Williams Elementary - 03 students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are American Indian, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of L. B. Williams Elementary - 03?
L. B. Williams Elementary - 03 has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 12:1.
What grades does L. B. Williams Elementary - 03 offer ?
L. B. Williams Elementary - 03 offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is L. B. Williams Elementary - 03 part of?
L. B. Williams Elementary - 03 is part of Mitchell School District 17-2.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 436 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 22%
  • : Top 20%
  • : 63% (Top 20%)
  • : 60% (Top 30%)
  • : 55-59% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education

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