Oelrichs Elementary - 02

Oelrichs School District 23-3
214 W 7th St
Oelrichs, SD 57763
41 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 5th
School Overview
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.
41
Total Students
5.6
Full-Time Teachers
7.4
Student/Teacher Ratio
134.1%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • American Indian
    32 (78.0 %)
  • White
    6 (14.6 %)
  • Hispanic
    2 (4.9 %)
  • Two or More
    1 (2.4 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Elementary School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status: No
District: Oelrichs School District 23-3
Phone: (605)535-2631
Website: http://www.oelrichs.k12.sd.us
Grade Range: Pre-K - 5th
Total Students: 41
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 5.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 7.4
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 55
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

1 National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught
Kindergarten 6
Grade 1 8
Grade 2 8
Grade 3 6
Grade 4 4
Grade 5 9
Gender Ratio