Serving 36 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Spink Colony Elementary - 03 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 43%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤20% (which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is equal to the South Dakota state level of 12:1.
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 36 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in SD
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
School Overview
Spink Colony Elementary - 03's student population of 36 students has grown by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 3 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
36 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Spink Colony Elementary - 03 ranks within the bottom 50% of all 616 schools in South Dakota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Spink Colony Elementary - 03 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
#575 out of 616 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
43%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
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
50%
29%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (07-08)
27%
8%
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 Spink Colony Elementary - 03's ranking?
Spink Colony Elementary - 03 is ranked #575 out of 616 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 43% SD state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% SD state average).
How many students attend Spink Colony Elementary - 03?
36 students attend Spink Colony Elementary - 03.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Spink Colony Elementary - 03 students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Spink Colony Elementary - 03?
Spink Colony Elementary - 03 has a student ration of 12:1, which is equal to the South Dakota state average of 12:1.
What grades does Spink Colony Elementary - 03 offer ?
Spink Colony Elementary - 03 offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Spink Colony Elementary - 03 part of?
Spink Colony Elementary - 03 is part of Hitchcock Tulare School District 56-6.
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