Serving 102 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Lake Preston Elementary - 02 ranks in the top 1% of all schools in South Dakota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 1%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≥90% (which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80-89% (which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the South Dakota state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 32% (majority American Indian).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 102 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 8%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 1% in SD
- Math Proficiency: ≥90% (Top 1%)
- Reading Proficiency: 80-89% (Top 1%)
- Science Proficiency: ≥50% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Lake Preston Elementary - 02 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Dakota for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Lake Preston Elementary - 02's student population of 102 students has grown by 18% over five school years.
The teacher population of 9 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
102 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Lake Preston Elementary - 02 ranks within the top 1% of all 636 schools in South Dakota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Lake Preston Elementary - 02 is 0.15, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#2 out of 636 schools
(Top 1%)
(Top 1%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥90%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-89%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥50%
42%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
12:1
American Indian
1%
14%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
2%
8%
Black
n/a
3%
White
92%
68%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
28%
30%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lake Preston Elementary - 02's ranking?
Lake Preston Elementary - 02 is ranked #2 out of 636 schools, which ranks it among the top 1% of public schools in South Dakota.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≥90% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% SD state average), while 80-89% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% SD state average).
How many students attend Lake Preston Elementary - 02?
102 students attend Lake Preston Elementary - 02.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Lake Preston Elementary - 02 students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lake Preston Elementary - 02?
Lake Preston Elementary - 02 has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 12:1.
What grades does Lake Preston Elementary - 02 offer ?
Lake Preston Elementary - 02 offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Lake Preston Elementary - 02 part of?
Lake Preston Elementary - 02 is part of Lake Preston School District 38-3.
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