Oldham-ramona-rutland Elementary School serves 116 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
The student-teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the South Dakota state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 34% (majority American Indian).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 116 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Minority Enrollment: 11%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Oldham-ramona-rutland Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Dakota for:
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Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Oldham-ramona-rutland Elementary School's student population of 116 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 14 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
116 students
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Oldham-ramona-rutland Elementary School is 0.20, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.53. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
12:1
American Indian
1%
14%
Hispanic
8%
9%
White
89%
66%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
1%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
14%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Oldham-ramona-rutland Elementary School?
116 students attend Oldham-ramona-rutland Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Oldham-ramona-rutland Elementary School students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Oldham-ramona-rutland Elementary School?
Oldham-ramona-rutland Elementary School has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 12:1.
What grades does Oldham-ramona-rutland Elementary School offer ?
Oldham-ramona-rutland Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Oldham-ramona-rutland Elementary School part of?
Oldham-ramona-rutland Elementary School is part of Oldham-Ramona-Rutland School District 39-6.
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