Glendale Colony Elementary - 04 serves 22 students in grades Kindergarten-8.
Glendale Colony Elementary - 04 placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in South Dakota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-59% (which is approximately equal to the South Dakota state average of 43%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-59% (which is approximately equal to the South Dakota state average of 52%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 7:1 is lower than the South Dakota state level of 12:1.
Quick Stats (2023)
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 22 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 7:1
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in SD
- Math Proficiency: 40-59% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-59% (Btm 50%)
- 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
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Glendale Colony Elementary - 04's student population of 22 students has grown by 10% 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
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Glendale Colony Elementary - 04 is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 616 schools in South Dakota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
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
#393 out of 616 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
43%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
7:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
14%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
n/a
7%
Black
n/a
3%
White
100%
69%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
45%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (07-08)
4%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) 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 #393 out of 616 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?
40-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 43% SD state average), while 40-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% 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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