Serving 161 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Irene - Wakonda Elementary - 02 ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in South Dakota for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is approximately equal to the South Dakota state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is equal to the South Dakota state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 33% (majority American Indian).
Quick Facts (2025-26)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 161 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 10%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in SD
- Math Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
School Overview
Irene - Wakonda Elementary - 02's student population of 161 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 13 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
161 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
Last Day of School
Mon. May 25, 2026
School Mascot
Eagles
School Rankings
Irene - Wakonda Elementary - 02 ranks within the bottom 50% of all 619 schools in South Dakota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Irene - Wakonda Elementary - 02 is 0.19, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.53. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#416 out of 619 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
42%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
American Indian
2%
14%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
2%
8%
Black
n/a
3%
White
90%
67%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
19%
31%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Eagles
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Irene - Wakonda Elementary - 02's ranking?
Irene - Wakonda Elementary - 02 is ranked #416 out of 619 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in South Dakota.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% SD state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% SD state average).
How many students attend Irene - Wakonda Elementary - 02?
161 students attend Irene - Wakonda Elementary - 02.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Irene - Wakonda Elementary - 02 students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are American Indian, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Irene - Wakonda Elementary - 02?
Irene - Wakonda Elementary - 02 has a student ration of 12:1, which is equal to the South Dakota state average of 12:1.
What grades does Irene - Wakonda Elementary - 02 offer ?
Irene - Wakonda Elementary - 02 offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Irene - Wakonda Elementary - 02 part of?
Irene - Wakonda Elementary - 02 is part of Irene - Wakonda School District 13-3.
School Reviews
5 2/6/2011
Irene-Wakonda Elementary school is situated in a small
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