Oelrichs Jr. High - 03

Oelrichs School District 23-3
214 W 7th St
Oelrichs, SD 57763
28 Students
Middle School 6th - 8th
School Overview
Oelrichs Jr. High, located in Oelrichs, South Dakota, serves as a vital educational institution within the Oelrichs School District 23-3. Situated in a small, rural community in the southwestern part of the state, the school operates with a focus on providing foundational middle-level education to local students. Its setting reflects the close-knit nature of rural South Dakota education, where the school often acts as a central hub for student development and community engagement.

Academically, the school follows the South Dakota state curriculum standards, emphasizing core subjects such as mathematics, science, language arts, and social studies. Given its small student population, Oelrichs Jr. High is able to offer a more personalized learning environment, allowing for closer interaction between students and faculty. The school is committed to fostering a supportive atmosphere that prepares students for the transition to high school, focusing on both academic growth and the development of essential life skills within their community.
28
Total Students
3.5
Full-Time Teachers
8.0
Student/Teacher Ratio
89.3%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • American Indian
    25 (89.3 %)
  • White
    1 (3.6 %)
  • Hispanic
    1 (3.6 %)
  • Two or More
    1 (3.6 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Middle 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: 6th - 8th
Total Students: 28
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 3.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 8.0
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 25
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
Grade 6 8
Grade 7 8
Grade 8 12
Gender Ratio