Serving 175 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Batesland School - 01 ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in South Dakota for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤5% (which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤5% (which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the South Dakota state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 34% (majority American Indian).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Online School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 175 students
- State Accredited: No
- Live Instruction: No
- Rolling Enrollment: No
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 96%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in SD
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Batesland School - 01 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Dakota for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
School Overview
Batesland School - 01's student population of 175 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 14 teachers has grown by 16% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(Exclusively virtual)
(Exclusively virtual)
Total Students
175 students
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
Year Founded
1905
State Accredited Program
No
Personalized Content
No
Live Instruction
No
Rolling Enrollment
No
Flexible Class Schedule
No
Accelerated Offerings
No
Classes for Credit/Part Time Options
No
Dedicated College Counselor
No
Tutoring/Mentoring
No
Community Clubs/Activities Offered
No
Campus Size
50 acres
School Motto
'Truth and Honor'
Average Class Size
15 students
School Rankings
Batesland School - 01 ranks within the bottom 50% of all 619 schools in South Dakota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Batesland School - 01 is 0.12, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.53. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#613 out of 619 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
42%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
12:1
American Indian
94%
14%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
1%
9%
Black
n/a
3%
White
4%
66%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (05-06)
9%
9%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Oglala Lakota County School District 65-1
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Wild Boars
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Batesland School - 01's ranking?
Batesland School - 01 is ranked #613 out of 619 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in South Dakota.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% SD state average), while ≤5% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% SD state average).
How many students attend Batesland School - 01?
175 students attend Batesland School - 01.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Batesland School - 01 students are American Indian, 4% of students are White, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Batesland School - 01?
Batesland School - 01 has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 12:1.
What grades does Batesland School - 01 offer ?
Batesland School - 01 offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (Exclusively virtual).
What school district is Batesland School - 01 part of?
Batesland School - 01 is part of Oglala Lakota County School District 65-1.
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