Serving 31 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Pembrook Colony Elementary - 06 ranks in the top 20% 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 ≥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 Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 31 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in SD
- Math Proficiency: 60-79% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≥50% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Pembrook Colony Elementary - 06 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Dakota for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
School Overview
Pembrook Colony Elementary - 06's student population of 31 students has grown by 24% over five school years.
The teacher population of 2 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
31 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
School Rankings
Pembrook Colony Elementary - 06 ranks within the top 20% of all 619 schools in South Dakota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Pembrook 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#121 out of 619 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-79%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥50%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)<50%
42%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
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
Eligible for Free Lunch
65%
31%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Pembrook Colony Elementary - 06's ranking?
Pembrook Colony Elementary - 06 is ranked #121 out of 619 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% 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 ≥50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% SD state average).
How many students attend Pembrook Colony Elementary - 06?
31 students attend Pembrook Colony Elementary - 06.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Pembrook Colony Elementary - 06 students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Pembrook Colony Elementary - 06?
Pembrook Colony Elementary - 06 has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 12:1.
What grades does Pembrook Colony Elementary - 06 offer ?
Pembrook Colony Elementary - 06 offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Pembrook Colony Elementary - 06 part of?
Pembrook Colony Elementary - 06 is part of Ipswich Public School District 22-6.
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