Shannon Colony Elementary - 08 serves 33 students in grades Kindergarten-8.
Shannon Colony Elementary - 08 placed in the top 30% of all schools in South Dakota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-59% (which is approximately equal to the South Dakota state average of 43%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-79% (which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 52%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the South Dakota state level of 12:1.
Quick Stats (2023-24)
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 33 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in SD
- Math Proficiency: 40-59% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-79% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Shannon Colony Elementary - 08 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Dakota for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Community Size
School Overview
Shannon Colony Elementary - 08's student population of 33 students has grown by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 2 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
33 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Shannon Colony Elementary - 08 is ranked within the top 30% 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 Shannon Colony Elementary - 08 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
#135 out of 616 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
43%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-79%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
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
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Shannon Colony Elementary - 08's ranking?
Shannon Colony Elementary - 08 is ranked #135 out of 616 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in South Dakota.
What schools are Shannon Colony Elementary - 08 often compared to?
Shannon Colony Elementary - 08is often viewed alongside schools like Graceville Colony - 07 by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 43% SD state average), while 60-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% SD state average).
How many students attend Shannon Colony Elementary - 08?
33 students attend Shannon Colony Elementary - 08.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Shannon Colony Elementary - 08 students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Shannon Colony Elementary - 08?
Shannon Colony Elementary - 08 has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 12:1.
What grades does Shannon Colony Elementary - 08 offer ?
Shannon Colony Elementary - 08 offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Shannon Colony Elementary - 08 part of?
Shannon Colony Elementary - 08 is part of Howard School District 48-3.
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