Serving 26 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Norfeld Colony Elementary - 07 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 <50% (which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the South Dakota state level of 12:1.
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 26 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in SD
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: <50% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Norfeld Colony Elementary's attendance zone covers the entire district in White, SD, encompassing approximately 250.3 square miles. Families within this area typically have a drive of 20-30 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge being about 19 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
School Overview
Norfeld Colony Elementary - 07's student population of 26 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 3 teachers has grown by 50% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
26 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Norfeld Colony Elementary - 07 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 Norfeld Colony Elementary - 07 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
#476 out of 619 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2012–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
42%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
51%
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
12:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
White
100%
66%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
58%
34%
Showing 2013–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Norfeld Colony Elementary - 07's ranking?
Norfeld Colony Elementary - 07 is ranked #476 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 <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% SD state average).
How many students attend Norfeld Colony Elementary - 07?
26 students attend Norfeld Colony Elementary - 07.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Norfeld Colony Elementary - 07 students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Norfeld Colony Elementary - 07?
Norfeld Colony Elementary - 07 has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 12:1.
What grades does Norfeld Colony Elementary - 07 offer ?
Norfeld Colony Elementary - 07 offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Norfeld Colony Elementary - 07 part of?
Norfeld Colony Elementary - 07 is part of Deubrook Area School District 05-6.
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