Sunset Colony Elementary - 04

41632 109th St
Britton, SD 57430
6/
10
Top 50%
Serving 23 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Sunset Colony Elementary - 04 ranks in the top 50% of all schools in South Dakota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 43%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (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: 23 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • : Top 50% in SD
  • : <50% (Top 30%)
  • : <50% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Sunset Colony Elementary - 04 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Dakota for:

School Overview

Sunset Colony Elementary - 04's student population of 23 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 2 teachers has grown by 100% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
23 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
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School Rankings

Sunset Colony Elementary - 04 ranks within the top 50% of all 616 schools in South Dakota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sunset Colony Elementary - 04 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.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (SD)
#282 out of 616 schools
(Top 50%)
This chart display the overall school rank of Sunset Colony Elementary - 04, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
<50%
43%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Sunset Colony Elementary - 04 and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in South Dakota by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
<50%
52%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Sunset Colony Elementary - 04 and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of South Dakota by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
This chart display the student teacher ratio of Sunset Colony Elementary - 04 and the public school average student teacher ratio of South Dakota by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
14%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
n/a
7%
Black
n/a
3%
White
100%
69%
This chart display the percentage of White students in Sunset Colony Elementary - 04 and the percentage of White public school students in South Dakota by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
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0.00
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
87%
29%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Sunset Colony Elementary - 04 and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in South Dakota by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (02-03)
66%
8%
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Sunset Colony Elementary - 04's ranking?
Sunset Colony Elementary - 04 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 Sunset Colony Elementary - 04?
23 students attend Sunset Colony Elementary - 04.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Sunset Colony Elementary - 04 students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Sunset Colony Elementary - 04?
Sunset Colony Elementary - 04 has a student ration of 12:1, which is equal to the South Dakota state average of 12:1.
What grades does Sunset Colony Elementary - 04 offer ?
Sunset Colony Elementary - 04 offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Sunset Colony Elementary - 04 part of?
Sunset Colony Elementary - 04 is part of Britton-Hecla School District 45-4.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 23 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • : Top 50%
  • : <50% (Top 30%)
  • : <50% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education

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