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 was ≤20% (which was lower than the South Dakota state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was ≤20% (which was lower than the South Dakota state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 was higher than the South Dakota state level of 12:1.
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
42 students
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
School Rankings
Overall Testing Rank
#573 out of 619 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
42%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
12:1
White
100%
66%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
50%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (02-03)
57%
8%
School Statewide Testing
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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