Serving 40 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Newport 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 13:1 is higher than the South Dakota state level of 12:1.
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 40 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- 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
Newport Colony Elementary - 04 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Dakota for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Newport Colony Elementary - 04's student population of 40 students has grown by 25% over five school years.
The teacher population of 3 teachers has grown by 50% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
40 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings
Newport 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 Newport 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%)
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
43%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
52%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
12:1
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American Indian
n/a
14%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
n/a
7%
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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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
93%
29%
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School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Newport Colony Elementary - 04's ranking?
Newport 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 Newport Colony Elementary - 04?
40 students attend Newport Colony Elementary - 04.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Newport Colony Elementary - 04 students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Newport Colony Elementary - 04?
Newport Colony Elementary - 04 has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 12:1.
What grades does Newport Colony Elementary - 04 offer ?
Newport Colony Elementary - 04 offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Newport Colony Elementary - 04 part of?
Newport Colony Elementary - 04 is part of Langford Area 45-5 School District.
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