OELRICHS ELEMENTARY - 02
Oelrichs Elementary - 02 is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Oelrichs School District 23-3 school district, located in Oelrichs, SD with about 44 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 4 teachers, Oelrichs Elementary - 02 has a student/teacher ratio of about 11:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
Oelrichs Elementary, located at 214 West 7th Street in Oelrichs, South Dakota, serves as a primary educational anchor for its small, rural community. As part of the Oelrichs School District, the school focuses on providing a foundational education tailored to the needs of students in this remote region of the state. Its mission emphasizes creating a supportive learning environment where students can develop core academic skills while benefiting from the close-knit atmosphere typical of a small-town school system.
Beyond its academic curriculum, the school plays a vital role in the social and community life of Oelrichs. Because the district serves a geographically isolated area, the elementary school acts as an essential hub for students and families, fostering engagement through localized programming and dedicated instruction. For those interested in district updates, school calendars, or administrative information, the school maintains an online presence at http://www.oelrichs.k12.sd.us.
For more information, contact Oelrichs Elementary - 02 at (605) 535-2631 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Oelrichs, SD 57763
(605) 535-2631
http://www.oelrichs.k12.sd.us
OELRICHS ELEMENTARY - 02 is a public Title I school in Oelrichs, SD with about 44 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in South Dakota
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Oelrichs School District 23-3
- Total Students:
- 44
- Teachers:
- 4.77
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 44 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending OELRICHS ELEMENTARY - 02 is predominantly American Indian or Alaska Native, representing about 80% of the student body.
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 79.5%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 9.1%
- White
- 6.8%
- Two or more races
- 4.5%
- Female
- 52.3%
- Male
- 47.7%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.