Serving 22 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Spring Lake Colony Elementary - 04 ranks in the bottom 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 was <50% (which was higher than the South Dakota state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was ≤20% (which was lower than the South Dakota state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 was lower than the South Dakota state level of 12:1.
Top Rankings
Spring Lake Colony Elementary - 04 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Dakota for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
22 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
School Rankings
Overall Testing Rank
#408 out of 619 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)<50%
42%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
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
100%
31%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Oldham - Ramona School District 39-5
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Spring Lake Colony Elementary - 04's ranking?
Spring Lake Colony Elementary - 04 is ranked #408 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?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% SD state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% SD state average).
How many students attend Spring Lake Colony Elementary - 04?
22 students attend Spring Lake Colony Elementary - 04.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Spring Lake Colony Elementary - 04 students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Spring Lake Colony Elementary - 04?
Spring Lake 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 Spring Lake Colony Elementary - 04 offer ?
Spring Lake Colony Elementary - 04 offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Spring Lake Colony Elementary - 04 part of?
Spring Lake Colony Elementary - 04 is part of Oldham - Ramona School District 39-5.
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