Summary:
The Oelrichs School District 23-3 in South Dakota has only one elementary school, Oelrichs Elementary - 02, which serves grades PK-5 with a total enrollment of 44 students. This school has consistently ranked in the bottom tier of South Dakota elementary schools, with a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger, indicating it is not a standout performer.
Academically, Oelrichs Elementary - 02 struggles significantly, with proficiency rates in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science that are well below the state averages. In the 2024-2025 school year, the school's proficiency rates were just 19.04% in ELA and 14.28% in Math, compared to the state averages of 50.93% and 43.49%, respectively. Additionally, the school's 5th-grade Science proficiency rate was 0%, compared to the state average of 40.54%. The school also has a high chronic absenteeism rate of 20.2%, which is much higher than the state average.
Despite the school's challenges, it does have a relatively low student-teacher ratio of 8.7 and the district spends $23,418 per student, which is higher than the state average. However, these resources have not translated into improved academic outcomes, suggesting that the school and district may need to examine other factors, such as instructional practices, curriculum, and support services, to address the underlying issues and improve student performance.
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