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#33 of 56 private schools in SD
Our Lady of Lourdes Elementary
Elementary School · Porcupine, SD
A private elementary school in Porcupine, SD serving grades Kindergarten – 8th.
500 LOURDES LN, Porcupine, SD 57772
- 10:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
PreliminaryWhat this rating measures
This rating reflects classroom size, instructional time, student diversity, community resources, and school characteristics. Private schools are ranked against other private schools in SD.
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Score basis: Private school model
Data coverage: 80% of scoring components had data
Components scored: 4 of 5
Ranking pool: Private schools in SD
Test scores
Most recent published year. School vs. SD average.
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Where Our Lady of Lourdes Elementary 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 7Car-Dependent
- Bike 2Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$21,420
Median rent
$485/mo
College educated
11%
Homeownership
67.8%
Poverty rate
85.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 57772; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
1 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pahin Sinte OwayawaEnrollment path unverified | 4.8 | K–8 | 0.5 mi | 135 | 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.
Our Lady of Lourdes Elementary is listed in Porcupine, SD; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About Our Lady of Lourdes Elementary
Our Lady of Lourdes Elementary is a private elementary school in Porcupine, SD, serving approximately 95 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 10:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 out of 10 and ranks #33 of 56 private schools in SD.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Our Lady of Lourdes Elementary
What grades does Our Lady of Lourdes Elementary serve?
Our Lady of Lourdes Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Our Lady of Lourdes Elementary?
Our Lady of Lourdes Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 95 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Our Lady of Lourdes Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Our Lady of Lourdes Elementary is 10:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Our Lady of Lourdes Elementary rank in SD?
Our Lady of Lourdes Elementary ranks #33 of 56 private schools in SD.
What is Our Lady of Lourdes Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Our Lady of Lourdes Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Our Lady of Lourdes Elementary a private school?
Yes, Our Lady of Lourdes Elementary is a private coeducational school with a Roman Catholic affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.
Is Our Lady of Lourdes Elementary a religious school?
Our Lady of Lourdes Elementary has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 8th
- Enrollment
- 95
- Gender Split
- 40% M / 60% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 10
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Roman Catholic
- School Day
- 7.2 hours
- Days Per Year
- 172 days
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Oglala Lakota County
- Phone
- (605) 867-2801
- Area population (ZIP 57772)
- 1,057
- Area median age
- 32.2
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 Private School Universe Survey (PSS) · SY 2021–22 · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · 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 a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource 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 57772; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2021–22
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