Public School Review - Established 2003

Oscar Howe Elementary - 58 vs. Laura Wilder Elementary - 31

Should you attend Oscar Howe Elementary - 58 or Laura Wilder Elementary - 31? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
Notice: Undefined variable: sports_str in /home/devsharan/workspace/psr/public_html/include/srn_lib/psr/view/PopularComparisionTableView.inc.php on line 1227 Notice: Undefined variable: sports_str in /home/devsharan/workspace/psr/public_html/include/srn_lib/psr/view/PopularComparisionTableView.inc.php on line 1227

School Overview

School
Oscar Howe Elementary - 58
2801 Valley View Rd
Sioux Falls, SD 57106
: 
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Laura Wilder Elementary - 31
2300 S Lyndale Ave
Sioux Falls, SD 57105
: 
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Overview
Serving 591 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Oscar Howe Elementary - 58 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 45% (which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 44% (which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the South Dakota state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 33% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
Serving 485 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Laura Wilder Elementary - 31 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 34% (which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 34% (which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the South Dakota state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 33% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
Grades Offered
K-5
K-5
Total Students
591 students
485 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Oscar Howe Elementary - 58 over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Laura Wilder Elementary - 31 over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
52% | 48%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Oscar Howe Elementary - 58.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Laura Wilder Elementary - 31.
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
31 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Oscar Howe Elementary - 58 over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Laura Wilder Elementary - 31 over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Oscar Howe Elementary - 58 with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Sioux Falls School District 49-5 and the state of South Dakota, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Laura Wilder Elementary - 31 with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Sioux Falls School District 49-5 and the state of South Dakota, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Test Scores

#425 out of 619 schools in SD
(Bottom 50%)
#524 out of 619 schools in SD
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Oscar Howe Elementary - 58, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Laura Wilder Elementary - 31, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
45%
(Bottom 50% in SD)
34%
(Bottom 50% in SD)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Oscar Howe Elementary - 58 who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Sioux Falls School District 49-5 and South Dakota public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Laura Wilder Elementary - 31 who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Sioux Falls School District 49-5 and South Dakota public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
44%
(Bottom 50% in SD)(21-22 School Year Data)
34%
(Bottom 50% in SD)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Oscar Howe Elementary - 58 who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Sioux Falls School District 49-5 and South Dakota public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Laura Wilder Elementary - 31 who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Sioux Falls School District 49-5 and South Dakota public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
30-34%
(Bottom 50% in SD)(21-22 School Year Data)
15-19%
(Bottom 50% in SD)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Oscar Howe Elementary - 58 who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Sioux Falls School District 49-5 and South Dakota public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Laura Wilder Elementary - 31 who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Sioux Falls School District 49-5 and South Dakota public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Oscar Howe Elementary - 58 by grade.
This chart displays the students of Laura Wilder Elementary - 31 by grade.
Kindergarten Students
113
95
Grade 1 Students
97
85
Grade 2 Students
107
100
Grade 3 Students
95
70
Grade 4 Students
83
68
Grade 5 Students
96
67

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
6%
10%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Oscar Howe Elementary - 58, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Sioux Falls School District 49-5 and in South Dakota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Laura Wilder Elementary - 31, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Sioux Falls School District 49-5 and in South Dakota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Asian
1%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Oscar Howe Elementary - 58, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Sioux Falls School District 49-5 and in South Dakota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Laura Wilder Elementary - 31, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Sioux Falls School District 49-5 and in South Dakota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hispanic
14%
15%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Oscar Howe Elementary - 58, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Sioux Falls School District 49-5 and in South Dakota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Laura Wilder Elementary - 31, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Sioux Falls School District 49-5 and in South Dakota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
9%
12%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Oscar Howe Elementary - 58, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Sioux Falls School District 49-5 and in South Dakota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Laura Wilder Elementary - 31, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Sioux Falls School District 49-5 and in South Dakota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
63%
50%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Oscar Howe Elementary - 58, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Sioux Falls School District 49-5 and in South Dakota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Laura Wilder Elementary - 31, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Sioux Falls School District 49-5 and in South Dakota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
7%
12%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Oscar Howe Elementary - 58, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Sioux Falls School District 49-5 and in South Dakota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Laura Wilder Elementary - 31, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Sioux Falls School District 49-5 and in South Dakota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.57
0.70
This chart showcases the diversity score of Oscar Howe Elementary - 58, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Sioux Falls School District 49-5 and South Dakota, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Laura Wilder Elementary - 31, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Sioux Falls School District 49-5 and South Dakota, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
36%
44%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Oscar Howe Elementary - 58, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Sioux Falls School District 49-5 and South Dakota, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Laura Wilder Elementary - 31, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Sioux Falls School District 49-5 and South Dakota, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
13%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Oscar Howe Elementary - 58, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Sioux Falls School District 49-5 and South Dakota, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Laura Wilder Elementary - 31, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Sioux Falls School District 49-5 and South Dakota, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
 
FULL PROFILE
FULL PROFILE