Blue Sky Colony - 04 serves 8 students in grades Kindergarten-8.
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the South Dakota state level of 12:1.
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 8 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Blue Sky Colony - 04 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Dakota for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Blue Sky Colony - 04's student population of 8 students has grown by 60% over five school years.
The teacher population of 1 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
8 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Blue Sky Colony - 04 is 0.00, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.51. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
14%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
n/a
8%
Black
n/a
3%
White
100%
68%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
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 Blue Sky Colony - 04?
8 students attend Blue Sky Colony - 04.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Blue Sky Colony - 04 students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Blue Sky Colony - 04?
Blue Sky Colony - 04 has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 12:1.
What grades does Blue Sky Colony - 04 offer ?
Blue Sky Colony - 04 offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Blue Sky Colony - 04 part of?
Blue Sky Colony - 04 is part of Milbank School District 25-4.
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