Longlake Colony Elementary School serves 69 students in grades Prekindergarten-6.
The student-teacher ratio of 9:1 was lower than the South Dakota state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment was 3% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the South Dakota state average of 34% (majority American Indian).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
69 students
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
School Rankings
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
14%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
3%
9%
Black
n/a
3%
White
97%
66%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
35%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Longlake Colony Elementary School?
69 students attend Longlake Colony Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
97% of Longlake Colony Elementary School students are White, and 3% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Longlake Colony Elementary School?
Longlake Colony Elementary School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 12:1.
What grades does Longlake Colony Elementary School offer ?
Longlake Colony Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Longlake Colony Elementary School part of?
Longlake Colony Elementary School is part of Leola School District 44-2.
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