Total enrollment
13
-1 (-7%) vs SY 2020-21
1 schools in Opal
South Dakota · Public K-12
Opal has 1 public K-12 school on the books today, teaching approximately 13 South Dakota students across 1 elementary.
4-year change in Opal
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25School count
1
0 (0%) vs SY 2020-21
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Residents
·
all ages · ACS 5-yr
Students
13
public K-12 · NCES
Schools
1
public K-12
| Name | Level | Grades | Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Opal Elementary - 15 | Elementary | KG-08 | 13 |
About Opal
Public education in Opal, South Dakota runs across 1 schools that serves roughly 13 students. By footprint, Opal sits in the sparse bracket.
Schools in Opal average about 13 students each, 94% noticeably below the South Dakota norm.
Trend over the past 4 years. Total public-school enrollment in Opal has contracted 7% since SY 2020-21, moving from about 14 students to 13.
In the discussion threads here, the community for Opal discusses comparison threads between local schools and program reviews. Posts come from current and former families, staff, and alumni.