Onida Elementary - 04

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Onida Elementary - 04 ranks 69 th of 201 South Dakota elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Onida Elementary - 04 is a public elementary school in Onida, South Dakota, serving 69 students in grades K-5 and part of the Agar-Blunt-Onida School District 58-3. This high-performing school consistently outperforms state averages in academic assessments, particularly in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science.

Onida Elementary - 04 has maintained a strong academic performance, with a 4- or 5-star rating from SchoolDigger and ranking among the top-performing elementary schools in South Dakota. In the 2023-2024 school year, the school's English Language Arts proficiency rate was 56%, significantly higher than the state average of 50.04%, and its Mathematics proficiency rate was 46%, also outpacing the state average of 42.95%. The school's 5th-grade Science proficiency rate of 69.56% is particularly impressive, well above the state average of 41.21%. Onida Elementary - 04 has shown consistent high performance across different student subgroups, including female, male, and white students.

Compared to the nearby Blunt Elementary - 03, also part of the Agar-Blunt-Onida School District 58-3, Onida Elementary - 04 has significantly higher academic performance, with Blunt Elementary - 03 having only 40% proficiency in English Language Arts and 20% in Mathematics. Additionally, Onida Elementary - 04 has a lower chronic absenteeism rate of 12.7% compared to Blunt Elementary - 03's 25% in the 2023-2024 school year.

Detail:

Public K-5

500 8th St
Onida, SD 57564

(605) 258-2617

District: Agar-Blunt-Onida School District 58-3

SchoolDigger Rank:
69^th of 201 South Dakota Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $20,952

Students who attend Onida Elementary - 04 usually attend:

Middle:	Sully Buttes Middle School - 06
High:	Sully Buttes High School - 07

Student/teacher ratio: 9.0

Number of students: 85

Racial breakdown:

White:

84.7%

Two or more races:

7.1%

Hispanic:

5.9%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 15.3%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Onida Elementary - 04 ranks better than 65.7% of elementary schools in South Dakota. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 62.78. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (84.7%), two or more races (7.1%), Hispanic (5.9%). (See more...)

Compare Details 15.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Onida Elementary - 04 is 9. (See more...)

Compare Onida Elementary - 04 employs 9.4 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Onida Elementary - 04 is $20,952.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Onida Elementary - 04:

SchoolDigger ranks Onida Elementary - 04 69^th of 201 South Dakota public elementary schools. (See Onida Elementary - 04 in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Male students:

White students:

Agar-Blunt-Onida School District 58-3:

SchoolDigger ranks Agar-Blunt-Onida School District 58-3 39^th of 126 South Dakota school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Onida Elementary - 04

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Rank History for all students at Onida Elementary - 04

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	SD State Percentile
2003	80.30	14^th	187	92.5%
2004	74.31	27^th	189	85.7%
2005	70.05	47^th	194	75.8%
2006	75.93	22^nd	197	88.8%
2007	71.17	39^th	194	79.9%
2008	71.42	41^st	194	78.9%
2009	83.66	7^th	196	96.4%
2010	82.66	14^th	206	93.2%
2011	78.43	18^th	205	91.2%
2012	74.19	37^th	214	82.7%
2013	66.83	60^th	201	70.1%
2015	37.62	156^th	209	25.4%
2016	48.06	118^th	206	42.7%
2017	34.49	156^th	207	24.6%
2018	41.33	131^st	204	35.8%
2019	46.42	116^th	206	43.7%
2021	81.16	23^rd	202	88.6%
2022	87.79	11^th	202	94.6%
2023	72.52	51^st	204	75.0%
2024	62.78	69^th	201	65.7%

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Rank History for Female students at Onida Elementary - 04

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	SD State Percentile
2019	71.25	35^th	155	77.4%
2022	85.68	14^th	150	90.7%
2023	75.92	31^st	154	79.9%
2024	70.34	40^th	165	75.8%

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Rank History for Male students at Onida Elementary - 04

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	SD State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	37.17	119^th	170	30.0%
2024	85.56	12^th	161	92.5%

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Rank History for White students at Onida Elementary - 04

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	SD State Percentile
2018	31.62	143^rd	186	23.1%
2019	46.21	113^th	191	40.8%
2021	73.05	38^th	185	79.5%
2022	87.36	10^th	184	94.6%
2023	70.32	47^th	185	74.6%
2024	65.39	54^th	184	70.7%

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Data source: test scores: South Dakota Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: South Dakota Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Onida Elementary - 04

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2002	83	2	1	1	0	n/a	n/a	87
2003	83	2	1	1	0	n/a	n/a	87
2004	98	1	1	2	0	n/a	n/a	102
2005	100	1	0	1	3	n/a	n/a	105
2006	101	1	0	1	4	n/a	n/a	107
2007	103	0	0	1	1	n/a	n/a	105
2008	103	2	0	0	2	n/a	n/a	107
2009	108	3	0	0	3	n/a	n/a	114
2010	102	3	0	0	3	n/a	n/a	108
2011	104	3	0	0	4	0	0	111
2012	99	2	0	0	6	0	0	107
2013	100	1	0	0	2	0	3	106
2014	106	0	0	2	3	0	4	115
2015	107	0	0	2	1	1	6	117
2016	101	0	0	1	2	1	4	109
2017	95	0	1	1	2	0	1	100
2018	88	0	0	4	3	1	4	100
2019	96	0	1	8	3	0	3	111
2020	72	0	0	1	2	0	2	77
2021	78	0	0	3	2	0	1	84
2022	78	0	0	2	3	0	5	88
2023	60	0	0	2	3	0	4	69
2024	72	1	0	5	1	0	6	85

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Onida Elementary - 04

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2002	87	10.4	8.4	19.5
2003	87	10.4	8.4	19.5
2004	102	10.0	10.2	18.6
2005	105	9.7	10.8	20
2006	107	9.7	11.0	17.8
2007	105	9.7	10.8	19
2008	107	9.9	10.8	13.1
2009	114	9.7	11.8	11.4
2010	108	9.3	11.5	14.8
2011	111	9.7	11.3	21.6
2012	107	9.5	11.1	24.3
2013	106	9.5	11.0	28.3
2014	115	10.0	11.3	21.7
2015	117	10.0	11.7	19.7
2016	109	9.0	12.1	24.8
2017	100	10.5	9.4	20
2018	100	10.3	9.6	24
2019	111	9.3	11.8	15.3
2020	77	8.8	8.7	23.4
2021	84	8.8	9.4	17.9
2022	88	10.5	8.3	9.1
2023	69	9.1	7.5	7.2
2024	85	9.4	9.0	15.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Onida Elementary - 04

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2002	87	10.4	8.4	19.5
2003	87	10.4	8.4	19.5
2004	102	10.0	10.2	18.6
2005	105	9.7	10.8	20
2006	107	9.7	11.0	17.8
2007	105	9.7	10.8	19
2008	107	9.9	10.8	13.1
2009	114	9.7	11.8	11.4
2010	108	9.3	11.5	14.8
2011	111	9.7	11.3	21.6
2012	107	9.5	11.1	24.3
2013	106	9.5	11.0	28.3
2014	115	10.0	11.3	21.7
2015	117	10.0	11.7	19.7
2016	109	9.0	12.1	24.8
2017	100	10.5	9.4	20
2018	100	10.3	9.6	24
2019	111	9.3	11.8	15.3
2020	77	8.8	8.7	23.4
2021	84	8.8	9.4	17.9
2022	88	10.5	8.3	9.1
2023	69	9.1	7.5	7.2
2024	85	9.4	9.0	15.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Onida Elementary - 04

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2020	$1,553 (8.8%)	$16,053 (91.2%)	$17,606
2021	$1,925 (10.4%)	$16,586 (89.6%)	$18,511
2022	$1,354 (8.0%)	$15,472 (92.0%)	$16,826
2023	$1,651 (7.9%)	$19,301 (92.1%)	$20,952

Data source: South Dakota Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Onida Elementary - 04

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 116^th of 206 Elementary schools	Ranks 51^st of 204 Elementary schools	31.3%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Onida Elementary - 04)	33.3	36.4	3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Agar-Blunt-Onida School District 58-3)	30.8	42.9	12.1%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (South Dakota)	49.1	45.3	3.8%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Onida Elementary - 04)	41.7	54.5	12.9%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Agar-Blunt-Onida School District 58-3)	38.5	50	11.5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (South Dakota)	52.7	51.1	1.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Onida Elementary - 04)	30	64.3	34.3%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Agar-Blunt-Onida School District 58-3)	26.7	52.4	25.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (South Dakota)	50.3	47.2	3.1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Onida Elementary - 04)	50	64.3	14.3%
4th Grade Mathematics (Agar-Blunt-Onida School District 58-3)	40	47.6	7.6%
4th Grade Mathematics (South Dakota)	49	47.7	1.2%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Onida Elementary - 04)	63.2	66.7	3.5%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Agar-Blunt-Onida School District 58-3)	52	66.7	14.7%
5th Grade English Language Arts (South Dakota)	54.1	48.7	5.4%
5th Grade Mathematics (Onida Elementary - 04)	52.6	50	2.6%
5th Grade Mathematics (Agar-Blunt-Onida School District 58-3)	44	50	6%
5th Grade Mathematics (South Dakota)	40.5	39.4	1.2%
5th Grade Science (Onida Elementary - 04)	63.2	72.2	9.1%
5th Grade Science (Agar-Blunt-Onida School District 58-3)	52	72.2	20.2%
5th Grade Science (South Dakota)	42.1	39.9	2.2%
All Grades English Language Arts (Onida Elementary - 04)	50.7	58.1	7.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (Agar-Blunt-Onida School District 58-3)	51.8	58	6.2%
All Grades English Language Arts (South Dakota)	53.2	49.7	3.5%
All Grades Mathematics (Onida Elementary - 04)	35.8	55.8	20%
All Grades Mathematics (Agar-Blunt-Onida School District 58-3)	35	47.9	12.9%
All Grades Mathematics (South Dakota)	44.9	41.9	3%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	111	69	37.8%
African American	0	0
American Indian	3	3
Asian	1	0	100%
Hispanic	8	2	75%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	96	60	37.5%
Two or More Races	3	4	33.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	15.3%	7.2%	8.1%

Schools Near Onida Elementary - 04

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts (2024)				Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics (2024)				Smarter Balanced Assessments Science (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts 3rd Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts 4th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts 5th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts All Grades	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 3rd Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 4th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 5th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics All Grades	Smarter Balanced Assessments Science 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Onida Elementary - 04	Public	K-5	500 8th St	Onida	57564	Sully County	Agar-Blunt-Onida School District 58-3	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(605) 258-2617	85	9	9.0	15.3%	72 (84.7%)	1 (1.2%)	5 (5.9%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (7.1%)	62.8	69^th of 201 public elementary schools	65.7%		72.5	51^st of 204 public elementary schools	75.0%	18	46.7	58.3	60.9	56.0	40.0	41.7	52.2	46.0	69.6	$20,952	$1,651	$19,301
Blunt Elementary - 03	Public	PK, KG-4	202 W Butte St	Blunt	57522	Hughes County	Agar-Blunt-Onida School District 58-3	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(605) 258-2617	14	4	3.6	50.0%	10 (71.4%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (7.1%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (21.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)										$21,586	$480	$21,106

Frequently Asked Questions about Onida Elementary - 04

What district is Onida Elementary - 04 in?

Agar-Blunt-Onida School District 58-3

What is the racial makeup of Onida Elementary - 04?

Students at Onida Elementary - 04 are 85% White, 7% Two or more races, 6% Hispanic, 1% African American, 1% American Indian.

What schools do graduates of Onida Elementary - 04 attend?

Students who attend Onida Elementary - 04 usually go on to attend:

Middle : Sully Buttes Middle School - 06
High : Sully Buttes High School - 07

Is Onida Elementary - 04 a good school?

Onida Elementary - 04 ranks 69^th of 201 South Dakota elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Onida Elementary - 04?

In the 2023-24 school year, 85 students attended Onida Elementary - 04.

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