Fordham Colony Elementary - 04

533 Fordham Dr
Carpenter, SD 57322
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Bottom 50%
Serving 42 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Fordham 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 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤20% (which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the South Dakota state level of 12:1.

Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 42 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • : Bottom 50% in SD
  • : ≤20% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤20% (Btm 50%)
  • : <50% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Fordham Colony Elementary - 04 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Dakota for:

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Attribute

School Overview

Fordham Colony Elementary - 04's student population of 42 students has grown by 35% over five school years.
The teacher population of 3 teachers has grown by 50% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
42 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers

School Rankings

Fordham Colony Elementary - 04 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 Fordham 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.
This School
State Level (SD)
#573 out of 619 schools
(Bottom 50%)
≤20%
42%
≤20%
51%
<50%
42%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
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
0.00
Eligible for Free Lunch
50%
31%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (02-03)
57%
8%
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Fordham Colony Elementary - 04's ranking?
Fordham Colony Elementary - 04 is ranked #573 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% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% SD state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% SD state average).
How many students attend Fordham Colony Elementary - 04?
42 students attend Fordham Colony Elementary - 04.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Fordham Colony Elementary - 04 students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Fordham Colony Elementary - 04?
Fordham Colony Elementary - 04 has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 12:1.
What grades does Fordham Colony Elementary - 04 offer ?
Fordham Colony Elementary - 04 offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Fordham Colony Elementary - 04 part of?
Fordham Colony Elementary - 04 is part of Clark School District 12-2.

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Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 42 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : ≤20% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤20% (Btm 50%)
  • : <50% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education

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