Serving 23 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Evergreen Colony Elementary - 09 ranks in the top 30% of all schools in South Dakota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was ≥80% (which was higher than the South Dakota state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 40-59% (which was approximately equal to the South Dakota state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 was higher than the South Dakota state level of 12:1.
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
23 students
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)≥80%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)40-59%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
23:1
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
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≥80% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% SD state average), while 40-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% SD state average).
How many students attend Evergreen Colony Elementary - 09?
23 students attend Evergreen Colony Elementary - 09.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Evergreen Colony Elementary - 09 students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Evergreen Colony Elementary - 09?
Evergreen Colony Elementary - 09 has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 12:1.
What grades does Evergreen Colony Elementary - 09 offer ?
Evergreen Colony Elementary - 09 offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Evergreen Colony Elementary - 09 part of?
Evergreen Colony Elementary - 09 is part of Faulkton Area Schools 24-4 School District.
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