Orton Elementary - 05 serves 3 students in grades Kindergarten-8.
The student-teacher ratio of 3:1 was lower than the South Dakota state level of 12:1.
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
3 students
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
School Rankings
Student-Teacher Ratio
3:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
14%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
n/a
9%
Black
n/a
3%
White
100%
66%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Orton Elementary - 05?
3 students attend Orton Elementary - 05.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Orton Elementary - 05 students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Orton Elementary - 05?
Orton Elementary - 05 has a student ration of 3:1, which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 12:1.
What grades does Orton Elementary - 05 offer ?
Orton Elementary - 05 offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Orton Elementary - 05 part of?
Orton Elementary - 05 is part of Stanley County School District 57-1.
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