Serving 14 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Cameron Colony Elementary - 04 ranks in the top 30% of all schools in South Dakota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≥50% (which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥50% (which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 7:1 is lower than the South Dakota state level of 12:1.
Quick Facts (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 14 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 7:1
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in SD
- Math Proficiency: ≥50% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≥50% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Cameron Colony Elementary - 04 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Dakota for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Cameron Colony Elementary - 04's student population of 14 students has declined by 26% over five school years.
The teacher population of 2 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
14 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
School Rankings
Cameron Colony Elementary - 04 ranks within the top 30% of all 619 schools in South Dakota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Cameron Colony Elementary - 04 is 0.00, 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
#182 out of 619 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥50%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥50%
51%
Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
14%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
n/a
8%
Black
n/a
3%
White
100%
67%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
29%
31%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cameron Colony Elementary - 04's ranking?
Cameron Colony Elementary - 04 is ranked #182 out of 619 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in South Dakota.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≥50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% SD state average), while ≥50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% SD state average).
How many students attend Cameron Colony Elementary - 04?
14 students attend Cameron Colony Elementary - 04.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Cameron Colony Elementary - 04 students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Cameron Colony Elementary - 04?
Cameron Colony Elementary - 04 has a student ration of 7:1, which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 12:1.
What grades does Cameron Colony Elementary - 04 offer ?
Cameron Colony Elementary - 04 offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Cameron Colony Elementary - 04 part of?
Cameron Colony Elementary - 04 is part of Viborg-Hurley School District 60-6.
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