Serving 444 students in grades Kindergarten-5, L. B. Williams Elementary - 03 ranks in the top 30% of all schools in South Dakota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 54% (which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60% (which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the South Dakota state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 33% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 444 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 24%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in SD
- Math Proficiency: 54% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
L. B. Williams Elementary - 03 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Dakota for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
School Overview
L. B. Williams Elementary - 03's student population of 444 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
444 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
Year Founded
1905
School Calendar
First Day of School
Fri. Aug 15, 2025
School Mascot
Kernels
School Rankings
L. B. Williams Elementary - 03 ranks within the top 30% of all 619 schools in South Dakota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of L. B. Williams Elementary - 03 is 0.41, 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
#125 out of 619 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
42%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
12:1
American Indian
6%
14%
Asian
2%
2%
Hispanic
12%
8%
Black
n/a
3%
White
76%
67%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
26%
31%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Kernels
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is L. B. Williams Elementary - 03's ranking?
L. B. Williams Elementary - 03 is ranked #125 out of 619 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in South Dakota.
What schools are L. B. Williams Elementary - 03 often compared to?
L. B. Williams Elementary - 03is often viewed alongside schools like Gertie Belle Rogers Elementary - 04, Longfellow Elementary - 05 by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% SD state average), while 60% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% SD state average).
How many students attend L. B. Williams Elementary - 03?
444 students attend L. B. Williams Elementary - 03.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of L. B. Williams Elementary - 03 students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are American Indian, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of L. B. Williams Elementary - 03?
L. B. Williams Elementary - 03 has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 12:1.
What grades does L. B. Williams Elementary - 03 offer ?
L. B. Williams Elementary - 03 offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is L. B. Williams Elementary - 03 part of?
L. B. Williams Elementary - 03 is part of Mitchell School District 17-2.
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