Serving 35 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Spring Creek Colony Elementary - 04 ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in South Dakota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-79% (which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 21-39% (which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the South Dakota state level of 12:1.
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 35 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in SD
- Math Proficiency: 60-79% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 30%)
- Attendance Zone: Spring Creek Colony Elementary serves the northeast part of Leola, SD, encompassing an area of approximately 1 square mile. Families within this zone can typically expect a drive of 5 to 10 minutes to reach the school, with an average distance of 0.7 miles from the school to the edge of the zone.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Spring Creek Colony Elementary - 04 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Dakota for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
School Overview
Spring Creek Colony Elementary - 04's student population of 35 students has grown by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 2 teachers has declined by 33% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
35 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Spring Creek 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 Spring Creek 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
#334 out of 619 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-79%
42%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
51%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
42%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
12:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
White
100%
66%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)2.9%
22.5%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
83%
34%
Showing 2013–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Spring Creek Colony Elementary - 04's ranking?
Spring Creek Colony Elementary - 04 is ranked #334 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?
60-79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% SD state average), while 21-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% SD state average).
How many students attend Spring Creek Colony Elementary - 04?
35 students attend Spring Creek Colony Elementary - 04.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Spring Creek Colony Elementary - 04 students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Spring Creek Colony Elementary - 04?
Spring Creek Colony Elementary - 04 has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 12:1.
What grades does Spring Creek Colony Elementary - 04 offer ?
Spring Creek Colony Elementary - 04 offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Spring Creek Colony Elementary - 04 part of?
Spring Creek Colony Elementary - 04 is part of Leola School District 44-2.
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