A
Very Good
87/100

Leola Elementary - 02

📚 Pre-K – 05 🏫 Elementary
📍 820 Leola Ave, Leola, SD 57456
Overall
A
87/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
B+
Reading 65% · Math 55% proficient · 70th percentile in South Dakota
Resources
A
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against South Dakota schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

87
Repit Score
out of 100
56
Students
enrolled
8.5:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$19K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Academics (reading & math)75%70/100reading 78th percentile, math 61st percentile among South Dakota elementary schools (2018–19 state tests)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)25%87/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 11% students directly certified for free meals (their families receive SNAP or similar aid). Compared with South Dakota schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are +14 points better than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in South Dakota. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency65% (+11 pts vs. state avg 53%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency55% (+11 pts vs. state avg 43%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the South Dakota state test (2018–19), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
White65%55%reading +5 pts, math -2 pts57th percentile (list)
Low-income55%45%reading +19 pts, math +14 pts83rd percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 820 Leola Ave
City Leola
ZIP Code 57456
District 4641640
NCES School ID 464164000390
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 57456

Understanding the community around Leola Elementary - 02 helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $71,964
Per Capita Income $36,090
Poverty Rate 2.0%
Households Earning $100K+ 24.7%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 29.4%
High School or Higher 87.7%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $80,700
Median Rent $815
Owner-Occupied 76.6%
Renter-Occupied 23.4%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Leola Elementary - 02.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 50.0%
Female 50.0%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

White 98.2%
Two or More Races 1.8%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 56
Teachers (FTE) 6.6
Student:Teacher Ratio 8.5:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Leola Elementary - 02?
Leola Elementary - 02 has a Repit School Score of 87 out of 100, earning a grade of A. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Leola Elementary - 02?
Leola Elementary - 02 has 56 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 8.5:1.
What grades does Leola Elementary - 02 serve?
Leola Elementary - 02 serves grades Pre-K – 05 and is classified as a Elementary. This is a public school.
How much funding does Leola Elementary - 02 receive per student?
Leola Elementary - 02 receives $19,162 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026