Serving 65 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Colome Elementary - 02 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 20-29% (which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-49% (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.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is equal to the South Dakota state average of 34% (majority American Indian).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 65 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 7:1
- Minority Enrollment: 34%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in SD
- Math Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-49% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
School Overview
Colome Elementary - 02's student population of 65 students has declined by 21% over five school years.
The teacher population of 9 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
65 students
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
Year Founded
1905
School Rankings
Colome Elementary - 02 ranks within the bottom 50% of all 619 schools in South Dakota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Colome Elementary - 02 is 0.52, 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
#517 out of 619 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
42%
Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
12:1
American Indian
20%
14%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
2%
9%
Black
n/a
3%
White
66%
66%
Hawaiian
3%
n/a
Two or more races
9%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)21.5%
22.5%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
42%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Colome Elementary - 02's ranking?
Colome Elementary - 02 is ranked #517 out of 619 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?
20-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% SD state average), while 40-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% SD state average).
How many students attend Colome Elementary - 02?
65 students attend Colome Elementary - 02.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of Colome Elementary - 02 students are White, 20% of students are American Indian, 9% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hawaiian, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Colome Elementary - 02?
Colome Elementary - 02 has a student ration of 7:1, which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 12:1.
What grades does Colome Elementary - 02 offer ?
Colome Elementary - 02 offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Colome Elementary - 02 part of?
Colome Elementary - 02 is part of Colome School District 59-3.
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