Serving 29 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Thunderbird Colony Elementary - 10 ranks in the top 5% of all schools in South Dakota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-79% (which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 43%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥80% (which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the South Dakota state level of 12:1.
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 29 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in SD
- Math Proficiency: 60-79% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≥80% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Thunderbird Colony Elementary - 10 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Dakota for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
School Overview
Thunderbird Colony Elementary - 10's student population of 29 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 2 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
29 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Thunderbird Colony Elementary - 10 ranks within the top 5% of all 616 schools in South Dakota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Thunderbird Colony Elementary - 10 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
#7 out of 616 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-79%
43%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥80%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
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
79%
29%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Thunderbird Colony Elementary - 10's ranking?
Thunderbird Colony Elementary - 10 is ranked #7 out of 616 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in South Dakota.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 43% SD state average), while ≥80% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% SD state average).
How many students attend Thunderbird Colony Elementary - 10?
29 students attend Thunderbird Colony Elementary - 10.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Thunderbird Colony Elementary - 10 students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Thunderbird Colony Elementary - 10?
Thunderbird Colony Elementary - 10 has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 12:1.
What grades does Thunderbird Colony Elementary - 10 offer ?
Thunderbird Colony Elementary - 10 offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Thunderbird Colony Elementary - 10 part of?
Thunderbird Colony Elementary - 10 is part of Faulkton Area Schools 24-4 School District.
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