Serving 42 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Orland 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 40-59% (which is approximately equal to the South Dakota state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the South Dakota state level of 12:1.
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 42 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in SD
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-59% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≥50% (Top 20%)
- Attendance Zone: Orland Colony Elementary serves the northern part of the Montrose, SD school district, encompassing an area of approximately 0.8 square miles. Families living within this zone can expect a typical drive of 15-20 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge being about 9.1 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Orland Colony Elementary - 04 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Dakota for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Orland Colony Elementary - 04's student population of 42 students has grown by 35% 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
42 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Orland 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 Orland 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
#492 out of 619 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
42%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
51%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥50%
42%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
12:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
White
100%
66%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)4.8%
22.5%
Eligible for Free Lunch
43%
34%
Showing 2006–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
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 Orland Colony Elementary - 04's ranking?
Orland Colony Elementary - 04 is ranked #492 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 40-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% SD state average).
How many students attend Orland Colony Elementary - 04?
42 students attend Orland Colony Elementary - 04.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Orland Colony Elementary - 04 students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Orland Colony Elementary - 04?
Orland Colony Elementary - 04 has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 12:1.
What grades does Orland Colony Elementary - 04 offer ?
Orland Colony Elementary - 04 offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Orland Colony Elementary - 04 part of?
Orland Colony Elementary - 04 is part of Montrose School District 43-2.
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