Serving 66 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Oldham-ramona Elementary - 02 ranks in the top 10% of all schools in South Dakota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 60-69% (which was higher than the South Dakota state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 60-79% (which was higher than the South Dakota state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 7:1 was lower than the South Dakota state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment was 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the South Dakota state average of 34% (majority American Indian).
Top Rankings
Oldham-ramona Elementary - 02 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Dakota for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
66 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Overall Testing Rank
#37 out of 619 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-69%
42%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-79%
51%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)<50%
42%
Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
12:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
9%
9%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
White
89%
66%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
2%
6%
Showing 2012–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)4.6%
22.5%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
20%
34%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
2%
5%
Showing 2012–2021. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Oldham - Ramona School District 39-5
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Oldham-ramona Elementary - 02's ranking?
Oldham-ramona Elementary - 02 is ranked #37 out of 619 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in South Dakota.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% SD state average), while 60-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% SD state average).
How many students attend Oldham-ramona Elementary - 02?
66 students attend Oldham-ramona Elementary - 02.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Oldham-ramona Elementary - 02 students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Oldham-ramona Elementary - 02?
Oldham-ramona Elementary - 02 has a student ration of 7:1, which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 12:1.
What grades does Oldham-ramona Elementary - 02 offer ?
Oldham-ramona Elementary - 02 offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Oldham-ramona Elementary - 02 part of?
Oldham-ramona Elementary - 02 is part of Oldham - Ramona School District 39-5.
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