Enrollment
38
High
DISTRICT 25 · STATE 225
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·LEOLA SCHOOL DISTRICT 44-2·NCES 464164000391
Leola High School - 01
820 Leola Ave, Leola, SD 57456 · (605) 439-3477 · McPherson County
GRADES 09–12HIGH43-RURALTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL38 STUDENTS
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Not graded
This school has no state test results for 2023-24 or 2024-25 to grade, which is common for schools that end before third grade. How grades work
Student : Teacher
7.1:1
5 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 11.2:1 · STATE 20.6:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
45%
17 students
DISTRICT 51% · STATE 42%
Community
0
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other high schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Grade 9 | 9 | 24% |
| Grade 10 | 12 | 32% |
| Grade 11 | 11 | 29% |
| Grade 12 | 6 | 16% |
Student demographics
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
Where Leola High School - 01 ranks
Among high schools| Measure | This school | In South Dakota |
|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 38 | #143 of 173 |
Ranked against other public high schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
38
0 (0%) vs 2020
-42% since 1990-91, when it was 66
Student : Teacher
7.1:1
was 7.6:1
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 38 | 5.4 | 7.1:1 | 45% (17) |
| 2023-24 | 41 | 4.7 | 8.7:1 | 41% (17) |
| 2022-23 | 39 | 5.3 | 7.4:1 | 26% (10) |
| 2020-21 | 38 | 5 | 7.6:1 | 50% (19) |
| 2017-18 | 40 | 7.2 | 5.6:1 | 43% (17) |
| 2015-16 | 37 | 6 | 6.2:1 | 38% (14) |
| 2010-11 | 49 | 6 | 8.2:1 | 27% (13) |
| 2000-01 | 52 | 6 | 8.7:1 | 29% (15) |
| 1990-91 | 66 | 10 | 6.6:1 | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Leola High School - 01.
Since 2017-18: students down 5% (40 to 38); teachers down 26% (7.2 to 5.4).
About Leola High School - 01
Leola High School - 01, a small high school, is located in Leola, South Dakota. The school's 38 students are in grades 9 through 12. Statewide, high schools in South Dakota average about 225 students each.
The district, Leola School District 44-2, has 170 students enrolled across 6 schools.
At Leola High School - 01, White students make up 82% of the student body. The remaining students are 13% multiracial and 5% Hispanic. Among people living in McPherson County, the White share is about 97%.
The count of teachers at Leola High School - 01 is 5.4 full-time equivalents, for a ratio of 7.1:1. The average ratio among high schools in South Dakota is 20.6:1, higher than at this school. Around 45% of the school's students qualify for free or reduced-price meals. That is close to the 44% average for public schools in McPherson County.
Within McPherson County, median household income is about $66,906, about 27% of adults have at least a bachelor's degree, and roughly 7% of residents are in poverty. Federal data list 10 public schools in McPherson County, with a combined enrollment of about 345.
Leola Elementary - 02 is the public school closest to Leola High School - 01, less than a tenth of a mile away. Leola High School - 01 has 3 other public schools within five miles.
NCES lists the school's locale as Rural: Remote. That means it sits in rural territory far from an urban area.
Enrollment in 2024-25 was 38, close to the 38 recorded in 2020-21.
The discussion area below is open to posts about enrollment questions, class placement, and PTA news. Reviews and ratings from people who know the school are welcome.
McPherson County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
2,145
Census ACS
Median income
$66,906
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
27%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
7%
Below federal line
Schools in county
10
345 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in Leola School District 44-2
- Leola Elementary - 02Elementary · 57 students
- Long Lake Colony Elementary - 05Elementary · 30 students
- Leola Jr. High - 03Middle · 22 students
- Grassland Colony Elementary - 06Elementary · 12 students
- Leola Alternative School - 07High · 11 students
Other schools in Leola
- Leola Elementary - 02Elementary · 57 students
- Rosette Colony Elementary - 03Elementary · 31 students
- Deerfield Colony Elementary - 05Elementary · 26 students
- Leola Jr. High - 03Middle · 22 students
- Leola Alternative School - 07High · 11 students
Nearby schools
- Leola Elementary - 020.0 mi · 57
- Leola Alternative School - 070.0 mi · 11
- Leola Jr. High - 030.0 mi · 22
- Grassland Colony Elementary - 068.0 mi · 12
- Deerfield Colony Elementary - 059.3 mi · 26
- Long Lake Colony Elementary - 059.7 mi · 30
Frequently asked questions
About Leola High School - 01How many students attend Leola High School - 01?
Leola High School - 01 enrolls approximately 38 students in grades 09-12.
What grades does Leola High School - 01 serve?
Leola High School - 01 serves grades 09-12.
How many students per teacher at Leola High School - 01?
Approximately 7.1:1 students per teacher at Leola High School - 01.
What is the student diversity at Leola High School - 01?
Student demographics at Leola High School - 01 are roughly 82% White, 5% Hispanic, 13% Two or more.
What district is Leola High School - 01 in?
Leola High School - 01 is part of Leola School District 44-2.
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