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Opal Elementary - 15

18010 Opal Rd
Whitewood, SD 57793
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 30%
Serving 14 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Opal Elementary - 15 ranks in the top 30% 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% (which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥50% (which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the South Dakota state level of 12:1.

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 14 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • : Top 30% in SD
  • : ≥50% (Top 30%)
  • : ≥50% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings

Opal Elementary - 15 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Dakota for:

<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Opal Elementary - 15's student population of 14 students has grown by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 1 teachers has declined by 50% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
14 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
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Students by Grade
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
Opal Elementary - 15 ranks within the top 30% of all 636 schools in South Dakota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Opal Elementary - 15 is 0.00, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.51. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (SD)
#186 out of 636 schools
(Top 30%)
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≥50%
42%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Opal Elementary - 15 and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in South Dakota by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
≥50%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Opal Elementary - 15 and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of South Dakota by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
12:1
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American Indian
n/a
14%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
n/a
8%
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Black
n/a
3%
White
100%
68%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Opal Elementary - 15 and the percentage of White public school students in South Dakota by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in South Dakota.
0.00
This chart displays the diversity score of Opal Elementary - 15 and the public school average diversity score of South Dakota by year, with the latest 2017-18 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
21%
30%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
25%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Opal Elementary - 15 and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in South Dakota by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is Opal Elementary - 15's ranking?
Opal Elementary - 15 is ranked #186 out of 636 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in South Dakota.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≥50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% SD state average), while ≥50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% SD state average).
How many students attend Opal Elementary - 15?
14 students attend Opal Elementary - 15.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Opal Elementary - 15 students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Opal Elementary - 15?
Opal Elementary - 15 has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 12:1.
What grades does Opal Elementary - 15 offer ?
Opal Elementary - 15 offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Opal Elementary - 15 part of?
Opal Elementary - 15 is part of Meade School District 46-1.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 14 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • : Top 30%
  • : ≥50% (Top 30%)
  • : ≥50% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education

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