Below Average
#444 of 574 schools in SD
Batesland School - 01
Elementary School · Oglala Lakota County 65-1 · Batesland, SD
An Oglala Lakota County 65-1 elementary school where students score 21 points below what's typical for similar communities.
PO Box 49, Batesland, SD 57716
- Math 3% proficient (2022)
- Reading 3% proficient (2022)
- 8.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Batesland School - 01 score 2% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 24%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. SD average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 7 points since 2019, to 3% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 12% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 14% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 26 test records from SD state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
100%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Batesland School - 01 sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 11Car-Dependent
- Bike 26Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$83,964
College educated
37.6%
Homeownership
100%
Poverty rate
19.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 57716; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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Nearby same-level schools
3 in Oglala Lakota County 65-1
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Red Shirt School - 04Enrollment path unverified | 3.5 | PK–8 | Not available | 49 | Compare → |
| Rockyford School - 03Enrollment path unverified | 4.5 | PK–8 | Not available | 434 | Compare → |
| Wolf Creek School - 02Enrollment path unverified | 4.0 | PK–8 | Not available | 570 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Oglala Lakota County 65-1
- Schools in district
- 6
- Rank in district
- #1 of 6
- District spending per student
- $23,648NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 36.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Batesland School - 01 is listed in Oglala Lakota County 65-1; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Batesland School - 01
Batesland School - 01 is a public elementary school in Batesland, SD, part of Oglala Lakota County 65-1, serving approximately 209 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 8.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.9 out of 10 and ranks #444 of 574 schools in SD. State assessment records show 12% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 14% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Batesland School - 01
What grades does Batesland School - 01 serve?
Batesland School - 01 serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend Batesland School - 01?
Batesland School - 01 has an enrollment of approximately 209 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Batesland School - 01?
The student-teacher ratio at Batesland School - 01 is 8.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Batesland School - 01 rank in SD?
Batesland School - 01 ranks #444 of 574 schools in SD.
What is Batesland School - 01's MySchoolScout rating?
Batesland School - 01 has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.9 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Batesland School - 01?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Batesland School - 01 has 12% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 14% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Batesland School - 01 a charter school?
No, Batesland School - 01 is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Batesland School - 01 a Title I school?
No, Batesland School - 01 is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Batesland School - 01?
100.0% of students at Batesland School - 01 qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 8th
- Enrollment
- 209
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 8.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 25
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Oglala Lakota County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 70.3%
- Phone
- (605) 454-4210
- Area population (ZIP 57716)
- 381
- Area median age
- 47
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 57716; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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