What grades does Laura Ingalls Wilder Elementary - 02 serve?

Laura Ingalls Wilder Elementary - 02 operates as a Primary school within the local district. The school serves families in the De Smet area.

Where is Laura Ingalls Wilder Elementary - 02 located?

Laura Ingalls Wilder Elementary - 02 is a rural school in De Smet, SD.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Laura Ingalls Wilder Elementary - 02?

The student-teacher ratio at Laura Ingalls Wilder Elementary - 02 is 17.8:1. Lower ratios generally indicate smaller class sizes.

What schools are in De Smet, SD?

Schools in De Smet include Laura Ingalls Wilder Elementary - 02 and others operated by the local district. The district serves families throughout the De Smet area.

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Laura Ingalls Wilder Elementary - 02 — School Calendar 2026-27

Primary|De Smet, South Dakota|De Smet School District 38-2

De Smet, SD 57231

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Fri

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Mon

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Oct

Mon

Native American DayHoliday

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Nov

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School Profile

Grades

PK–5

Enrollment

178

Student:Teacher

17.8:1

Locale

Rural

District

De Smet School District 38-2

Econ. Disadvantaged

28.1%

Phone

(605)854-3963

School Statistics

Technology & Internet Access (SY 2021-22)

Wi-Fi

Campus-wide wireless

Fiber Internet

High-speed connection

145

Connected devices

Staff & Support Services (SY 2021-22)

Teachers (FTE)

12.5

100% fully certified

Counselors

0.33000001

Anti-Bullying Policy

District Finance (FY 2023)

Per-Pupil Spending

$13,208

Total current expenditure

Instruction Spending

$7,174

Per pupil, classroom only

Total Revenue/Pupil

$16,058

All funding sources

Funding Sources

Federal 9%State 24%Local 67%

District-level data from NCES F-33 Survey

Community Context

Community Need Level

Moderate

CDC/ATSDR Social Vulnerability Index 2022

Neighborhood Indicators (Census Tract)

14.6%

Below 150% poverty line

0.8%

Unemployment rate

5.6%

Uninsured residents

9.5%

No HS diploma (25+)

Special Education (IDEA)

District-level data from IDEA Part B · Students ages 3-21 served under IDEA

Total Students Served

Ages 3-21 under IDEA

Source: U.S. Department of Education, IDEA Section 618 Data · District-level counts · Individual school figures may differ

Enrollment Trend (2014-2025)

176

Current enrollment

Growing(+12% 5yr)

Coming Up

Tue, Aug 25, 2026

First Day of School

Event

Fri, Sep 4, 2026

No School (State Fair)

Holiday

Mon, Sep 7, 2026

Labor Day

Holiday

Full School Calendar 2026-27

Date	Event	Type	Level
Fri, Sep 4, 2026	No School (State Fair)	Holiday	—
Mon, Sep 7, 2026	Labor Day	Holiday	—
Mon, Oct 12, 2026	Native American Day	Holiday	—
Mon, Nov 9, 2026	Early Dismissal 1:30 PM dismissal for Parent-Teacher Conferences	half_day	—
Thu, Nov 12, 2026	Early Dismissal 1:30 PM dismissal for Parent-Teacher Conferences	half_day	—
Thu, Nov 26, 2026	Thanksgiving Break	Break	—
Wed, Dec 23, 2026	Christmas Break	Break	—
Mon, Jan 18, 2027	MLK, Jr. Day	Holiday	—
Fri, Feb 12, 2027	Teacher In-Service	Staff Day	—
Mon, Feb 15, 2027	Presidents' Day	Holiday	—
Fri, Feb 26, 2027	Spring Break	Break	—
Fri, Mar 12, 2027	Spring Break	Break	—
Mon, Mar 15, 2027	Early Dismissal 1:30 PM dismissal for Parent-Teacher Conferences	half_day	—
Tue, Mar 16, 2027	Early Dismissal 1:30 PM dismissal for Parent-Teacher Conferences	half_day	—
Fri, Mar 19, 2027	Spring Break	Break	—
Fri, Mar 26, 2027	Easter Break	Break	—
Sat, May 15, 2027	Graduation 2:00pm	Event	—
Wed, May 19, 2027	Last Day of School	Event	—

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Frequently Asked Questions about Laura Ingalls Wilder Elementary - 02

Laura Ingalls Wilder Elementary - 02 currently enrolls 178 students across Primary grade levels. The school operates under the local school district in SD.