Serving 71 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Doland Elementary - 03 ranks in the top 30% of all schools in South Dakota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-79% (which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 43%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-59% (which is approximately equal to the South Dakota state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the South Dakota state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 31% (majority American Indian).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 71 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 7%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in SD
- Math Proficiency: 60-79% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-59% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Doland Elementary - 03 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Dakota for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Student Attention
School Overview
Doland Elementary - 03's student population of 71 students has grown by 22% over five school years.
The teacher population of 8 teachers has grown by 14% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
71 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Doland Elementary - 03 ranks within the top 30% of all 616 schools in South Dakota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Doland Elementary - 03 is 0.13, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.50. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#181 out of 616 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-79%
43%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
12:1
American Indian
1%
14%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
6%
7%
Black
n/a
3%
White
93%
69%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
10%
29%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Doland Elementary - 03's ranking?
Doland Elementary - 03 is ranked #181 out of 616 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in South Dakota.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 43% SD state average), while 40-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% SD state average).
How many students attend Doland Elementary - 03?
71 students attend Doland Elementary - 03.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Doland Elementary - 03 students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Doland Elementary - 03?
Doland Elementary - 03 has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 12:1.
What grades does Doland Elementary - 03 offer ?
Doland Elementary - 03 offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Doland Elementary - 03 part of?
Doland Elementary - 03 is part of Doland School District 56-2.
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