Hutterville Colony Elementary - 06 serves 17 students in grades Kindergarten-8.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 6:1 is lower than the South Dakota state level of 12:1.
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 17 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 6:1
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 30% in SD)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Hutterville Colony Elementary - 06 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Dakota for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Hutterville Colony Elementary - 06's student population of 17 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 3 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
17 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Hutterville Colony Elementary - 06 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
42%
Student : Teacher Ratio
6:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
14%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
n/a
8%
Black
n/a
3%
White
100%
67%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Hutterville Colony Elementary - 06?
17 students attend Hutterville Colony Elementary - 06.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Hutterville Colony Elementary - 06 students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Hutterville Colony Elementary - 06?
Hutterville Colony Elementary - 06 has a student ration of 6:1, which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 12:1.
What grades does Hutterville Colony Elementary - 06 offer ?
Hutterville Colony Elementary - 06 offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Hutterville Colony Elementary - 06 part of?
Hutterville Colony Elementary - 06 is part of Northwestern Area School District 56-7.
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