Serving 16 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Spring Valley Colony Elementary - 05 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 was ≤20% (which was lower than the South Dakota state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 40-59% (which was approximately equal to the South Dakota state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 was higher than the South Dakota state level of 12:1.
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
16 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
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
16:1
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
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
34%
Showing 2012–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
76%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Spring Valley Colony Elementary - 05's ranking?
Spring Valley Colony Elementary - 05 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 Spring Valley Colony Elementary - 05?
16 students attend Spring Valley Colony Elementary - 05.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Spring Valley Colony Elementary - 05 students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Spring Valley Colony Elementary - 05?
Spring Valley Colony Elementary - 05 has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 12:1.
What grades does Spring Valley Colony Elementary - 05 offer ?
Spring Valley Colony Elementary - 05 offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Spring Valley Colony Elementary - 05 part of?
Spring Valley Colony Elementary - 05 is part of Wessington Springs School District 36-2.
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