Old Elm Spring Colony Elementary - 03

42021 268th St
Parkston, SD 57366
(School attendance zone shown in map)
2/
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Bottom 50%
Serving 34 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Old Elm Spring Colony 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 ≤20% (which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 43%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-59% (which is approximately equal to the South Dakota state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the South Dakota state level of 12:1.

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 34 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • : Bottom 50% in SD
  • : ≤20% (Btm 50%)
  • : 40-59% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Old Elm Spring Colony Elementary - 03 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Dakota for:

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School Overview

Old Elm Spring Colony Elementary - 03's student population of 34 students has grown by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 2 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
34 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
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School Rankings

Old Elm Spring Colony Elementary - 03 ranks within the bottom 50% of all 616 schools in South Dakota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Old Elm Spring Colony Elementary - 03 is 0.00, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.50. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
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State Level (SD)
#495 out of 616 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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≤20%
43%
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40-59%
52%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
12:1
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American Indian
n/a
14%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
n/a
7%
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Black
n/a
3%
White
100%
69%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
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0.00
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Eligible for Free Lunch
62%
29%
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School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Old Elm Spring Colony Elementary - 03's ranking?
Old Elm Spring Colony Elementary - 03 is ranked #495 out of 616 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?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 43% SD state average), while 40-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% SD state average).
How many students attend Old Elm Spring Colony Elementary - 03?
34 students attend Old Elm Spring Colony Elementary - 03.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Old Elm Spring Colony Elementary - 03 students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Old Elm Spring Colony Elementary - 03?
Old Elm Spring Colony Elementary - 03 has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 12:1.
What grades does Old Elm Spring Colony Elementary - 03 offer ?
Old Elm Spring Colony Elementary - 03 offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Old Elm Spring Colony Elementary - 03 part of?
Old Elm Spring Colony Elementary - 03 is part of Parkston School District 33-3.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 34 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : ≤20% (Btm 50%)
  • : 40-59% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education

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