Best Public Schools in Olivet, SD

The city of Olivet, South Dakota is home to two elementary schools, Tschetter Colony Elementary - 03 and Wolf Creek Colony Elementary - 04, both part of the Freeman School District 33-1. While the district is ranked 79 out of 147 in the state with a 2-star rating, the individual schools show some notable differences in performance.

Tschetter Colony Elementary - 03 stands out with significantly higher proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Mathematics, particularly in 3rd and 5th grades, compared to the district and state averages. In contrast, Wolf Creek Colony Elementary - 04 had an impressive 100% proficiency rate in 7th grade English Language Arts, outpacing the district and state. However, both schools grapple with relatively high chronic absenteeism rates of 20.2%, an area that may require attention.

The two schools also differ in their resource allocation, with Tschetter Colony Elementary - 03 spending $13,852 per student, while Wolf Creek Colony Elementary - 04 spends $11,027 per student. Additionally, the student-teacher ratios vary, with Tschetter Colony Elementary - 03 at 20:1 and Wolf Creek Colony Elementary - 04 at 12.5:1, which may contribute to the observed performance differences.