Serving 63 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Doland Elementary - 03 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 40-49% (which is approximately equal to the South Dakota state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-59% (which is approximately equal to the South Dakota state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the South Dakota state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 34% (majority American Indian).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 63 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 6%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in SD
- Math Proficiency: 40-49% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-59% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
School Overview
Doland Elementary - 03's student population of 63 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 7 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
63 students
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
School Rankings
Doland Elementary - 03 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 Doland Elementary - 03 is 0.11, 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
#384 out of 619 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
42%
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
14%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
6%
9%
Black
n/a
3%
White
94%
66%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
27%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
16%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Doland School District 56-2
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Doland Wheelers
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Doland Elementary - 03's ranking?
Doland Elementary - 03 is ranked #384 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?
40-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% SD state average), while 40-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% SD state average).
How many students attend Doland Elementary - 03?
63 students attend Doland Elementary - 03.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Doland Elementary - 03 students are White, and 6% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Doland Elementary - 03?
Doland Elementary - 03 has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 12:1.
What grades does Doland Elementary - 03 offer ?
Doland Elementary - 03 offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Doland Elementary - 03 part of?
Doland Elementary - 03 is part of Doland School District 56-2.
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