Irene - Wakonda Elementary - 02

Irene - Wakonda School District 13-3
202 Nebraska St
Wakonda, SD 57073
162 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 6th
School Overview
Irene-Wakonda Elementary, located in Wakonda, South Dakota, is a key component of the Irene-Wakonda School District. Serving the local rural community, the school focuses on providing a foundational education that emphasizes academic growth, character development, and a supportive learning environment. As a small-town educational institution, it leverages its size to foster close relationships between students, dedicated faculty, and the surrounding community, ensuring that each child receives personalized attention tailored to their developmental needs.

The school is committed to preparing its students for future success through a well-rounded curriculum that blends core academic subjects with opportunities for personal enrichment. By maintaining a strong connection with the local district, Irene-Wakonda Elementary emphasizes the values of a tight-knit school culture, promoting inclusivity and community engagement. Its mission is centered on cultivating a safe, encouraging space where young learners can build the essential skills and confidence necessary to transition successfully into the higher grade levels of the Irene-Wakonda school system.
162
Total Students
13.1
Full-Time Teachers
12.4
Student/Teacher Ratio
34.6%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    146 (90.1 %)
  • Hispanic
    7 (4.3 %)
  • Two or More
    7 (4.3 %)
  • American Indian
    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: Irene - Wakonda School District 13-3
Phone: (605)267-2644
Website: http://www.irene-wakonda.k12.sd.us
Grade Range: Pre-K - 6th
Total Students: 162
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 13.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 12.4
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 40
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 16

* 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 13
Kindergarten 28
Grade 1 17
Grade 2 21
Grade 3 17
Grade 4 22
Grade 5 23
Grade 6 21
Gender Ratio
Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)
Gayville-Volin Elementary - 02
Gayville-Volin School District 63-1
Charter School 144 Students
100 Kingsbury St
Gayville, SD 57031 (8.3 miles away)
Elementary School Pre-K - 5th