Rolland Colony Elementary - 05 serves 14 students in grades Kindergarten-8.
Rolland Colony Elementary - 05 placed in the top 50% of all schools in South Dakota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 43%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 52%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the South Dakota state level of 12:1.
Quick Stats (2023)
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 14 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in SD
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: <50% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Rolland Colony Elementary - 05 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Dakota for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
School Overview
Rolland Colony Elementary - 05's student population of 14 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 1 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
14 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Rolland Colony Elementary - 05 is ranked within the top 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 Rolland Colony Elementary - 05 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
#282 out of 616 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
43%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
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
79%
34%
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 Rolland Colony Elementary - 05's ranking?
Rolland Colony Elementary - 05 is ranked #282 out of 616 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in South Dakota.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 43% SD state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% SD state average).
How many students attend Rolland Colony Elementary - 05?
14 students attend Rolland Colony Elementary - 05.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Rolland Colony Elementary - 05 students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Rolland Colony Elementary - 05?
Rolland Colony Elementary - 05 has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 12:1.
What grades does Rolland Colony Elementary - 05 offer ?
Rolland Colony Elementary - 05 offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Rolland Colony Elementary - 05 part of?
Rolland Colony Elementary - 05 is part of Elkton School District 05-3.
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