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Opal Elementary - 15
Elementary School · Meade School District 46-1
PO Box 16, Whitewood, SD 57793
Enrollment
14
Student-Teacher
14:1
Grades
Kindergarten – 8th
Enrollment
14
Student-Teacher
14:1
Grades
Kindergarten – 8th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
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Opal Elementary - 15
Elementary School in Whitewood · grades Kindergarten – 8th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.
Maurine Elementary - 04
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Central Meade County School - 09
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About Opal Elementary - 15
Opal Elementary - 15 is a public elementary school in Whitewood, SD, part of Meade School District 46-1. Opal Elementary - 15 serves approximately 14 students, and covers grades Kindergarten-8th, and has a 14:1 student-teacher ratio. MySchoolScout does not publish a rating for this profile because there is not enough verified data to rate it fairly.
Structured state assessment records for Opal Elementary - 15 show 70% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 75% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022). Based on limited data: 0% component coverage.
What Parents Should Know
At 14 students, Opal Elementary - 15 is on the smaller side. That usually buys more individual attention and teachers who know every kid by name, with the trade-off of fewer electives and extracurriculars than a larger school can staff. Ask what activities it actually offers.
Opal Elementary - 15 sits in a rural area, which can mean longer drives for some families. Rural schools are often community anchors with smaller classes, but check transportation, after-school options, and access to specialized services before you commit.
School Profile
Limited Data- Grades
- Kindergarten – 8th
- Enrollment
- 14 students
- Type
- Public
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14:1
- Address
- PO Box 16, Whitewood, SD 57793
- Website
- meade.k12.sd.us
- Phone
- (605) 269-2264
- Data Year
- SY 2022-23
Why doesn't this school have a score?
We don't have enough verified data to rate this school fairly. This can happen when a school is very new, very small, or has limited test score reporting to the state.
Our rating model requires at least 2 of 3 data components (academics, student progress, college readiness, and resources) to generate a meaningful score. Schools below this threshold receive a Limited Profile to avoid misleading ratings.
Test Scores SD EDFACTS (2021-22)
Based on 22 test records from SD state assessments. About our data
Proficiency Trend
→ StableAverage proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: N/A.
Funding & Resources
Location
PO Box 16, Whitewood, SD 57793
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Opal Elementary - 15 may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Faith Elementary - 02 (rated 5.7/10, 21.8 miles away, in nearby Faith). Additionally, Central Meade County School - 09 (rated 4.8/10, 25.4 miles away). For more schools in Whitewood, see our Whitewood schools guide .
Nearby Schools
7 within 39.6 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Maurine Elementary - 04 Faith | 11.4 mi | — |
| Central Meade County School - 09 Whitewood | 25.4 mi | 4.8 |
| Atall Elementary - 17 Whitewood | 24.1 mi | — |
| Faith Elementary - 02 Faith | 21.8 mi | 5.7 |
| Faith High School - 01 Faith | 21.8 mi | 7.6 |
| Faith Jr. High - 06 Faith | 21.8 mi | — |
| Hereford Elementary - 08 Whitewood | 39.6 mi | — |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 57793 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$84,441
Median Home Value
$293,400
Median Rent
$925/mo
Population
2,042
College Educated
23.9%
Homeownership
86.4%
Poverty Rate
9.7%
Median Age
51.8
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Opal Elementary - 15
What grades does Opal Elementary - 15 serve?
Opal Elementary - 15 serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Opal Elementary - 15?
Opal Elementary - 15 has an enrollment of approximately 14 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Opal Elementary - 15?
The student-teacher ratio at Opal Elementary - 15 is 14:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
What are the test scores at Opal Elementary - 15?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Opal Elementary - 15 has 70% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 75% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Opal Elementary - 15 a charter school?
No, Opal Elementary - 15 is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Opal Elementary - 15 a Title I school?
No, Opal Elementary - 15 is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Opal Elementary - 15?
21.4% of students at Opal Elementary - 15 qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 8th
- Enrollment
- 14
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 1
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 21.4%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Meade County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 7.1%
- Phone
- (605) 269-2264
Resources & Links
District
Meade School District 46-1- District Enrollment
- 3,034
- Schools in District
- 11
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $9,853
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