Serving 85 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Onida Elementary - 04 ranks in the top 10% of all schools in South Dakota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-59% (which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-79% (which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the South Dakota state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 33% (majority American Indian).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 85 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 15%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in SD
- Math Proficiency: 50-59% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 70-79% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-79% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
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Onida Elementary - 04 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Dakota for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Student Attention
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Onida Elementary - 04's student population of 85 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 9 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
85 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
Year Founded
2025
Onida Elementary - 04 ranks within the top 10% of all 619 schools in South Dakota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Onida Elementary - 04 is 0.27, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#49 out of 619 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-79%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-79%
42%
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
12:1
American Indian
1%
14%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
6%
8%
Black
1%
3%
White
85%
67%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
11%
31%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
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Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
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Onida Elementary - 04 is ranked #49 out of 619 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in South Dakota.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% SD state average), while 70-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% SD state average).
How many students attend Onida Elementary - 04?
85 students attend Onida Elementary - 04.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
85% of Onida Elementary - 04 students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Onida Elementary - 04?
Onida Elementary - 04 has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 12:1.
What grades does Onida Elementary - 04 offer ?
Onida Elementary - 04 offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Onida Elementary - 04 part of?
Onida Elementary - 04 is part of Agar-Blunt-Onida School District 58-3.
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