Oral Elementary School serves 20 students in grades Kindergarten-8.
Minority enrollment was 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the South Dakota state average of 33% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
20 students
Total Classroom Teachers (05-06)
3 teachers
School Rankings
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
12:1
American Indian
n/a
14%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
20%
8%
Black
n/a
3%
White
80%
67%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch (03-04)
50%
21%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (03-04)
9%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Oral Elementary School?
20 students attend Oral Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of Oral Elementary School students are White, and 20% of students are Hispanic.
What grades does Oral Elementary School offer ?
Oral Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Oral Elementary School part of?
Oral Elementary School is part of Hot Springs School District 23-2.
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