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Oelrichs School District 23-3 ranks among the top 20% of public school district in South Dakota for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 124 students in Oelrichs School District 23-3. This district's average testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in South Dakota.
Public Schools in Oelrichs School District 23-3 have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the South Dakota public school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 20% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the South Dakota public school average of 34% (majority American Indian).
Overview
This School District
This State (SD)
# Schools
3 Schools
727 Schools
# Students
124 Students
146,864 Students
# Teachers
15 Teachers
10,621 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
8:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Oelrichs School District 23-3, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 146 school districts in South Dakota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 50% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#147 out of 148 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(21-22)≤10%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
42%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)<50%
82%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.18
0.53
% American Indian
90%
14%
% Asian
1%
2%
% Hispanic
4%
9%
% Black
n/a
3%
% White
5%
66%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $31,847 is higher than the state median of $13,047. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $40,435 is higher than the state median of $12,552. The school district spending/student has grown by 81% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$4 MM
$1,916 MM
Spending
$5 MM
$1,844 MM
Revenue / Student
$31,847
$13,047
Spending / Student
$40,435
$12,552
Best Oelrichs School District 23-3 Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Oelrichs High School - 01
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
214 W 7th St
Oelrichs, SD 57763
(605) 535-2631
Oelrichs, SD 57763
(605) 535-2631
Gr: 9-12 | 44 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Oelrichs Elementary - 02
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
214 W 7th St
Oelrichs, SD 57763
(605) 535-2631
Oelrichs, SD 57763
(605) 535-2631
Gr: PK-5 | 55 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Oelrichs Jr. High - 03
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
214 W 7th St
Oelrichs, SD 57763
(605) 535-2631
Oelrichs, SD 57763
(605) 535-2631
Gr: 6-8 | 25 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Oelrichs School District 23-3?
Oelrichs School District 23-3 manages 3 public schools serving 124 students.
What is the rank of Oelrichs School District 23-3?
Oelrichs School District 23-3 is ranked #138 out of 146 school districts in South Dakota (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of South Dakota school districts for: Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Oelrichs School District 23-3?
90% of Oelrichs School District 23-3 students are American Indian, 5% of students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Oelrichs School District 23-3?
Oelrichs School District 23-3 has a student/teacher ratio of 8:1, which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 14:1.
What is Oelrichs School District 23-3's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $40,435 is higher than the state median of $12,552. The school district spending/student has grown by 81% over four school years.
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