School Address: 407 Ingalls Ave Sw De Smet SD 57231
School District: De Smet School District 38-2
County: Kingsbury County
Laura Ingalls Wilder Elementary – 02 is a public elementary school located at 407 Ingalls Ave SW in De Smet, South Dakota. It serves the educational needs of students in the early grades, typically kindergarten through fifth or sixth grade, depending on the school district’s structure. Named after the famous American author Laura Ingalls Wilder, who lived in the area and wrote the “Little House” series, the school often emphasizes a connection to historical and local heritage as part of its educational ethos. The curriculum generally includes a standard array of subjects such as reading, writing, math, science, and social studies, supplemented by arts, physical education, and technology. The school typically focuses on creating a supportive and engaging learning environment, often involving parents and the community to enhance educational outcomes. Specific programs, extracurricular activities, and the overall student body and staff dynamics may vary from year to year based on resource availability and policy changes within the school district.