Serving 39 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Maxwell 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 10:1 is lower than the South Dakota state level of 12:1.
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 39 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in SD
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 30%)
- Attendance Zone: Maxwell Colony Elementary serves the southwest section of Menno, SD, covering an area of approximately 0.9 square miles. Families within this zone can expect a typical drive of 5-10 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge being about 0.8 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
School Overview
Maxwell Colony Elementary - 04's student population of 39 students has declined by 36% over five school years.
The teacher population of 4 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
39 students
Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
School Rankings
Maxwell 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 Maxwell 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.
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
10:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
14%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
n/a
9%
Black
n/a
3%
White
100%
66%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
85%
34%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Maxwell Colony Elementary - 04's ranking?
Maxwell 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 Maxwell Colony Elementary - 04?
39 students attend Maxwell Colony Elementary - 04.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Maxwell Colony Elementary - 04 students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Maxwell Colony Elementary - 04?
Maxwell Colony Elementary - 04 has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 12:1.
What grades does Maxwell Colony Elementary - 04 offer ?
Maxwell Colony Elementary - 04 offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Maxwell Colony Elementary - 04 part of?
Maxwell Colony Elementary - 04 is part of Menno School District 33-2.
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