Serving 22 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Glendale Colony Elementary - 04 ranks in the top 30% of all schools in South Dakota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-59% (which is approximately equal to the South Dakota state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-79% (which is higher 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 Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 22 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 7:1
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in SD
- Math Proficiency: 40-59% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-79% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Glendale Colony Elementary - 04 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Dakota for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Glendale Colony Elementary - 04's student population of 22 students has declined by 18% over five school years.
The teacher population of 3 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
22 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings
Glendale Colony Elementary - 04 ranks within the top 30% of all 636 schools in South Dakota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Glendale Colony Elementary - 04 is 0.00, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.50. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#146 out of 636 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
42%
![This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Glendale Colony Elementary - 04 and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in South Dakota by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Glendale Colony Elementary - 04 and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in South Dakota by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images2.publicschoolreview.com/charts/math_percent/125000/124908/glendale-colony-elementary---04-chart-bwyUyRh.png)
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-79%
51%
![This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Glendale Colony Elementary - 04 and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of South Dakota by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Glendale Colony Elementary - 04 and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of South Dakota by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images2.publicschoolreview.com/charts/rla_percent/125000/124908/glendale-colony-elementary---04-chart-2ixgYT.png)
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
42%
Student : Teacher Ratio
7:1
12:1
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American Indian
n/a
14%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
n/a
7%
Black
n/a
3%
White
100%
69%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
![This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Glendale Colony Elementary - 04. This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Glendale Colony Elementary - 04.](http://images2.publicschoolreview.com/charts/school_ethnicity/125000/124908/glendale-colony-elementary---04-chart-qEyBWi.png)
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Eligible for Free Lunch
45%
29%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (07-08)
4%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Glendale Colony Elementary - 04's ranking?
Glendale Colony Elementary - 04 is ranked #146 out of 636 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?
40-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% SD state average), while 60-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% SD state average).
How many students attend Glendale Colony Elementary - 04?
22 students attend Glendale Colony Elementary - 04.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Glendale Colony Elementary - 04 students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Glendale Colony Elementary - 04?
Glendale 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 Glendale Colony Elementary - 04 offer ?
Glendale Colony Elementary - 04 offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Glendale Colony Elementary - 04 part of?
Glendale Colony Elementary - 04 is part of Hitchcock Tulare School District 56-6.
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