Serving 55 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Oelrichs Elementary - 02 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 ≤20% (which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤20% (which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the South Dakota state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 34% (majority American Indian).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 55 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 93%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in SD
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 30%)
- Attendance Zone: Oelrichs Elementary's attendance zone encompasses the entire Oelrichs school district, covering approximately 562.6 square miles in Oelrichs, SD. The typical drive to the school ranges from 20 to 30 minutes, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 20 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
School Overview
Oelrichs Elementary - 02's student population of 55 students has grown by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 6 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
55 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Oelrichs Elementary - 02 ranks within the bottom 50% of all 619 schools in South Dakota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Oelrichs Elementary - 02 is 0.17, 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
#573 out of 619 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
42%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
51%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
42%
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
12:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
91%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
2%
9%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
White
7%
66%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)41.8%
22.5%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
34%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (07-08)
12%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Oelrichs Elementary - 02's ranking?
Oelrichs Elementary - 02 is ranked #573 out of 619 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in South Dakota.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% SD state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% SD state average).
How many students attend Oelrichs Elementary - 02?
55 students attend Oelrichs Elementary - 02.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Oelrichs Elementary - 02 students are American Indian, 7% of students are White, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Oelrichs Elementary - 02?
Oelrichs Elementary - 02 has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 12:1.
What grades does Oelrichs Elementary - 02 offer ?
Oelrichs Elementary - 02 offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Oelrichs Elementary - 02 part of?
Oelrichs Elementary - 02 is part of Oelrichs School District 23-3.
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