Laura Ingalls Wilder Elementary - 02

De Smet School District 38-2
407 Ingalls Ave SW
De Smet, SD 57231
163 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 5th
School Overview
Laura Ingalls Wilder Elementary, located in De Smet, South Dakota, is a public school that serves as a tribute to the legacy of the famous author whose childhood was spent in the town. As part of the De Smet School District, the elementary school focuses on providing a supportive and community-oriented learning environment for local students. The school emphasizes foundational academic skills while benefiting from the historical significance of its namesake, often integrating the rich literary and pioneer heritage of the area into its local identity.

The school is dedicated to fostering the personal and educational growth of its student body through a commitment to small-town values and individualized attention. By utilizing the resources of the broader De Smet K-12 system, the elementary school prepares children for their future academic endeavors while maintaining a strong connection to the local community. For families and community members, the school serves as a central pillar of De Smet, reflecting the town's pride in its connection to the *Little House on the Prairie* series.
163
Total Students
11.7
Full-Time Teachers
13.9
Student/Teacher Ratio
31.3%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    150 (92.0 %)
  • Hispanic
    6 (3.7 %)
  • American Indian
    3 (1.8 %)
  • Black
    2 (1.2 %)
  • Two or More
    2 (1.2 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Elementary School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: De Smet School District 38-2
Phone: (605)854-3963
Website: http://www.desmet.k12.sd.us
Grade Range: Pre-K - 5th
Total Students: 163
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 11.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 13.9
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 32
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 19

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

1 National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught
Pre-Kindergarten 18
Kindergarten 28
Grade 1 19
Grade 2 28
Grade 3 15
Grade 4 26
Grade 5 29
Gender Ratio
Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)
Lake Preston Elementary - 02
Lake Preston School District 38-3
Charter School 102 Students
300 1st St NE
Lake Preston, SD 57249 (9.2 miles away)
Elementary School Pre-K - 5th