Oldham-ramona Elementary - 02

220 W 2nd St
Ramona, SD 57054
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 10%
Serving 66 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Oldham-ramona Elementary - 02 ranks in the top 10% of all schools in South Dakota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-79% (which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-79% (which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 7:1 is lower than the South Dakota state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 32% (majority American Indian).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 66 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 7:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 11%
  • : Top 10% in SD
  • : 60-79% (Top 5%)
  • : 60-79% (Top 20%)
  • : <50% (Top 1%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Oldham-ramona Elementary - 02 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Dakota for:

School Overview

Oldham-ramona Elementary - 02's student population of 66 students has declined by 30% over five school years.
The teacher population of 9 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
66 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
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School Rankings

Oldham-ramona Elementary - 02 ranks within the top 10% of all 636 schools in South Dakota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Oldham-ramona Elementary - 02 is 0.20, 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)
#33 out of 636 schools
(Top 10%)
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60-79%
42%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Oldham-ramona Elementary - 02 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.
60-79%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Oldham-ramona Elementary - 02 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.
(20-21)
<50%
42%
Student : Teacher Ratio
7:1
12:1
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American Indian
n/a
14%
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Asian
n/a
2%
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Hispanic
9%
8%
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Black
n/a
3%
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White
89%
68%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.20
This chart displays the diversity score of Oldham-ramona Elementary - 02 and the public school average diversity score of South Dakota by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
20%
30%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
2%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Oldham-ramona Elementary - 02 and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in South Dakota by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Oldham-ramona Elementary - 02's ranking?
Oldham-ramona Elementary - 02 is ranked #33 out of 636 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?
60-79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% SD state average), while 60-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% SD state average).
How many students attend Oldham-ramona Elementary - 02?
66 students attend Oldham-ramona Elementary - 02.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Oldham-ramona Elementary - 02 students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Oldham-ramona Elementary - 02?
Oldham-ramona Elementary - 02 has a student ration of 7:1, which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 12:1.
What grades does Oldham-ramona Elementary - 02 offer ?
Oldham-ramona Elementary - 02 offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Oldham-ramona Elementary - 02 part of?
Oldham-ramona Elementary - 02 is part of Oldham - Ramona School District 39-5.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 66 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 7:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 11%
  • : Top 10%
  • : 60-79% (Top 5%)
  • : 60-79% (Top 20%)
  • : <50% (Top 1%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education

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