Harrold Elementary - 02 (Closed 2023)

Harrold Elementary - 02 serves 28 students in grades Kindergarten-6. 
The student:teacher ratio of 7:1 was lower than the South Dakota state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment was 64% of the student body (majority American Indian), which was higher than the South Dakota state average of 33% (majority American Indian).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
28 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

This School
State Level (SD)
Student : Teacher Ratio
7:1
12:1
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American Indian
64%
14%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Harrold Elementary - 02 and percentage of American Indian public school students in South Dakota by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
n/a
8%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Harrold Elementary - 02 and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in South Dakota by year, with the latest 2006-07 school year data.
Black
n/a
3%
White
36%
67%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Harrold Elementary - 02 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
6%
All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in South Dakota.
0.47
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Eligible for Free Lunch
57%
31%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Harrold Elementary - 02 and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in South Dakota by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Harrold Elementary - 02 and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in South Dakota by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School District Name
Harrold School District 32-1
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Harrold Elementary - 02?
28 students attend Harrold Elementary - 02.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of Harrold Elementary - 02 students are American Indian, and 36% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Harrold Elementary - 02?
Harrold Elementary - 02 has a student ration of 7:1, which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 12:1.
What grades does Harrold Elementary - 02 offer ?
Harrold Elementary - 02 offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Harrold Elementary - 02 part of?
Harrold Elementary - 02 is part of Harrold School District 32-1.

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