Serving 32 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 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the South Dakota state level of 12:1.
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 32 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in SD
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: <50% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Sunset Colony Elementary serves a small attendance zone located in the west part of Britton, SD, covering approximately 0.1 square miles. The typical drive to the school takes about 5-10 minutes, with the nearest edges of the zone being about 0.2 miles away and the furthest edge around 0.3 miles from the school.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
School Overview
Sunset Colony Elementary - 04's student population of 32 students has grown by 33% over five school years.
The teacher population of 2 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
32 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 23-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 23-year historical data
School Rankings
Sunset Colony Elementary - 04 ranks within the top 50% of all 619 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 0.53. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#258 out of 619 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2012–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
42%
Showing 2012–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
51%
Showing 2011–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
12:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 23-year historical data
White
100%
66%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 23-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)3.1%
22.5%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
91%
34%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 23-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (02-03)
66%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 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 #258 out of 619 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 42% SD state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% SD state average).
How many students attend Sunset Colony Elementary - 04?
32 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 16:1, which is higher than 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 (No virtual instruction).
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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