Serving 290 students in grades Kindergarten-5, O M Tiffany Elementary - 11 ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in South Dakota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is equal to the South Dakota state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 33% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2025-26)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 290 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 34%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in SD
- Math Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
O M Tiffany Elementary - 11 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Dakota for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
O M Tiffany Elementary - 11's student population of 290 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
290 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
Year Founded
1905
Last Day of School
Mon. May 25, 2026
School Motto
Home of the Golden Eagles
School Rankings
O M Tiffany Elementary - 11 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 O M Tiffany Elementary - 11 is 0.54, which is more 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
#385 out of 619 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
42%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
American Indian
5%
14%
Asian
2%
2%
Hispanic
14%
8%
Black
3%
3%
White
66%
67%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
9%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
39%
31%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is O M Tiffany Elementary - 11's ranking?
O M Tiffany Elementary - 11 is ranked #385 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?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% SD state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% SD state average).
How many students attend O M Tiffany Elementary - 11?
290 students attend O M Tiffany Elementary - 11.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of O M Tiffany Elementary - 11 students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are American Indian, 3% of students are Black, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of O M Tiffany Elementary - 11?
O M Tiffany Elementary - 11 has a student ration of 12:1, which is equal to the South Dakota state average of 12:1.
What grades does O M Tiffany Elementary - 11 offer ?
O M Tiffany Elementary - 11 offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is O M Tiffany Elementary - 11 part of?
O M Tiffany Elementary - 11 is part of Aberdeen School District 06-1.
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