Serving 50 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Tschetter Colony Elementary - 03 ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in South Dakota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-59% (which is approximately equal to 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 25:1 is higher than the South Dakota state level of 12:1.
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 50 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 25:1
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in SD
- Math Proficiency: 40-59% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: <50% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Tschetter Colony Elementary serves the west part of Freeman, SD, covering an area of approximately 1.1 square miles. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone reaching about 1.5 miles from the school.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
School Overview
Tschetter Colony Elementary - 03's student population of 50 students has grown by 42% 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
50 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 ↓
Year Founded
1918
School Calendar
School Rankings
Tschetter Colony Elementary - 03 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 Tschetter Colony Elementary - 03 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
#345 out of 619 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
42%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Student-Teacher Ratio
25:1
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
(20-21) âš COVID-19 impacted2%
20%
Eligible for Free Lunch
30%
34%
Showing 2000–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Red and White
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Tschetter Colony Elementary - 03's ranking?
Tschetter Colony Elementary - 03 is ranked #345 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?
40-59% 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 Tschetter Colony Elementary - 03?
50 students attend Tschetter Colony Elementary - 03.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Tschetter Colony Elementary - 03 students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Tschetter Colony Elementary - 03?
Tschetter Colony Elementary - 03 has a student ration of 25:1, which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 12:1.
What grades does Tschetter Colony Elementary - 03 offer ?
Tschetter Colony Elementary - 03 offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Tschetter Colony Elementary - 03 part of?
Tschetter Colony Elementary - 03 is part of Freeman School District 33-1.
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