Enrollment
13
Elementary
DISTRICT 160 · STATE 204
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·MEADE SCHOOL DISTRICT 46-1·NCES 466993000741
Opal Elementary - 15
18010 Opal Rd, Opal, SD 57765 · (605) 269-2264 · Meade County
GRADES KG–08ELEMENTARY43-RURALREGULAR SCHOOL13 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
9.2:1
1 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 10.4:1 · STATE 15.4:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
23%
3 students
DISTRICT 29% · STATE 42%
Community
0
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other elementary schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Grade 1 | 2 | 15% |
| Grade 2 | 2 | 15% |
| Grade 3 | 2 | 15% |
| Grade 4 | 1 | 8% |
| Grade 5 | 1 | 8% |
| Grade 6 | 3 | 23% |
| Grade 7 | 2 | 15% |
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
School pathway
Students here typically continue to
Opal Elementary - 15→Sturgis Brown High School - 01
Based on grade levels within Meade School District 46-1. Attendance zones can vary; confirm enrollment with the district.
Where Opal Elementary - 15 ranks
Among elementary schools| Measure | This school | In South Dakota | In Meade County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 13 | #315 of 331 | #8 of 10 |
Ranked against other public elementary 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
13
-1 (-7%) vs 2020
+86% since 2000-01, when it was 7
Student : Teacher
9.2:1
was 14.0:1
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 | 13 | 1.4 | 9.2:1 | 23% (3) |
| 2023-24 | 14 | 1.5 | 9.6:1 | 21% (3) |
| 2022-23 | 14 | 1.5 | 9.5:1 | 21% (3) |
| 2020-21 | 14 | 1 | 14.0:1 | 21% (3) |
| 2017-18 | 17 | 2.5 | 6.7:1 | 0% (0) |
| 2015-16 | 18 | 1 | 18.0:1 | 0% (0) |
| 2010-11 | 11 | 1 | 11.0:1 | 0% (0) |
| 2000-01 | 7 | 1 | 7.0:1 | 0% (0) |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Opal Elementary - 15.
Since 2017-18: students down 24% (17 to 13); teachers down 44% (2.5 to 1.4).
About Opal Elementary - 15
Opal Elementary - 15 is a small elementary school in Opal, South Dakota, (ZIP code 57765). The school's 13 students are in kindergarten through 8. Statewide, elementary schools in South Dakota average about 204 students each.
The district, Meade School District 46-1, has 3,047 students enrolled across 11 schools.
About 100% of the student body at Opal Elementary - 15 is White. Among people living in Meade County, the White share is about 86%.
Opal Elementary - 15 employs 1.4 full-time-equivalent teachers. That gives a ratio of about 9.2:1. This ratio sits 6.2 below the 15.4:1 average for elementary schools in South Dakota. Free or reduced-price lunch eligibility was 23% in 2024-25. The rate at public schools in Meade County averages 32%, higher than here.
Census estimates describe Meade County this way: the median household income is $74,790, 28% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and about 4% of residents live below the federal poverty line. Besides Opal Elementary - 15, Meade County has 15 other public schools.
The closest public school, Maurine Elementary - 04, is about 11.4 miles from Opal Elementary - 15.
Federal data place Opal Elementary - 15 in the Rural: Remote locale, which means it is in rural territory far from an urban area.
Enrollment has fallen by 1 students since 2020-21, to 13. The school's ratio fell from 14.0:1 to 9.2:1 between 2020-21 and 2024-25.
Questions about school safety, transportation, and start times can be posted here. Reviews and ratings from people who know the school are welcome.
Meade County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
30,546
Census ACS
Median income
$74,790
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
28%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
4%
Below federal line
Schools in county
16
3,395 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in Meade School District 46-1
- Sturgis Brown High School - 01High · 845 students
- Sturgis Elementary - 03Elementary · 531 students
- Piedmont Valley Elementary - 05Elementary · 514 students
- Sturgis Williams Middle School - 02Middle · 490 students
- Stagebarn Middle School - 10Middle · 432 students
- Whitewood Elementary - 04Elementary · 138 students
Nearby schools
- Maurine Elementary - 0411.4 mi · 17
- Faith Jr. High - 0621.8 mi · 18
- Faith High School - 0121.8 mi · 77
- Faith Elementary - 0221.8 mi · 69
- Atall Elementary - 1724.1 mi · 12
- Central Meade County School - 0925.4 mi · 49
Frequently asked questions
About Opal Elementary - 15How large is Opal Elementary - 15?
Opal Elementary - 15 enrolls approximately 13 students in grades KG-08.
What age range does Opal Elementary - 15 serve?
Opal Elementary - 15 serves students from grade KG through grade 08.
How many students per teacher at Opal Elementary - 15?
Approximately 9.2:1 students per teacher at Opal Elementary - 15.
What is the student diversity at Opal Elementary - 15?
Student demographics at Opal Elementary - 15 are roughly 100% White.
Is Opal Elementary - 15 public or private?
Opal Elementary - 15 is a public K-12 school, overseen by Meade School District 46-1.
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