Serving 22 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Spring Lake Colony Elementary - 04 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 21-39% (which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the South Dakota state level of 12:1.
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 22 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in SD
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Spring Lake Colony Elementary - 04 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Dakota for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
School Overview
Spring Lake Colony Elementary - 04's student population of 22 students has declined by 24% over five school years.
The teacher population of 2 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
22 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Spring Lake Colony Elementary - 04 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 Spring Lake Colony Elementary - 04 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#564 out of 616 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
43%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
14%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
n/a
7%
Black
n/a
3%
White
100%
69%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
86%
29%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Spring Lake Colony Elementary - 04's ranking?
Spring Lake Colony Elementary - 04 is ranked #564 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 21-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% SD state average).
How many students attend Spring Lake Colony Elementary - 04?
22 students attend Spring Lake Colony Elementary - 04.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Spring Lake Colony Elementary - 04 students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Spring Lake Colony Elementary - 04?
Spring Lake Colony Elementary - 04 has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 12:1.
What grades does Spring Lake Colony Elementary - 04 offer ?
Spring Lake Colony Elementary - 04 offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Spring Lake Colony Elementary - 04 part of?
Spring Lake Colony Elementary - 04 is part of Oldham - Ramona School District 39-5.
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