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 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
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 33% (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
Student Attention
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
66 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
School Rankings
Overall Testing Rank
#33 out of 636 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(22-23)60-69%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-79%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)<50%
42%
Student : Teacher Ratio
7:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
14%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
9%
8%
Black
n/a
3%
White
89%
67%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
20%
31%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
2%
5%
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 #33 out of 636 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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