Serving 34 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Wolf Creek Colony Elementary - 04 ranks in the top 5% 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 60-79% (which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the South Dakota state level of 12:1.
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 34 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in SD
- Math Proficiency: 60-79% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-79% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 1%)
- Attendance Zone: Wolf Creek Colony Elementary serves the west part of Freeman, SD, covering an area of approximately 0.2 square miles. Families within this zone typically have a drive of 5 to 10 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge being about 0.7 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Wolf Creek Colony Elementary - 04 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Dakota for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Wolf Creek Colony Elementary - 04's student population of 34 students has grown by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 3 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
34 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
School Rankings
Wolf Creek Colony Elementary - 04 ranks within the top 5% of all 619 schools in South Dakota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Wolf 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
#29 out of 619 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-79%
42%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-79%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)<50%
42%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
12:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
White
100%
66%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 33-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)2.9%
22.5%
Eligible for Free Lunch (19-20)
90%
32%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Wolf Creek Colony Elementary - 04's ranking?
Wolf Creek Colony Elementary - 04 is ranked #29 out of 619 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% 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 60-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% SD state average).
How many students attend Wolf Creek Colony Elementary - 04?
34 students attend Wolf Creek Colony Elementary - 04.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Wolf Creek Colony Elementary - 04 students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Wolf Creek Colony Elementary - 04?
Wolf Creek Colony Elementary - 04 has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 12:1.
What grades does Wolf Creek Colony Elementary - 04 offer ?
Wolf Creek Colony Elementary - 04 offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Wolf Creek Colony Elementary - 04 part of?
Wolf Creek Colony Elementary - 04 is part of Freeman School District 33-1.
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