Colome Elementary - 02

105 Carr St
Colome, SD 57528
(School attendance zone shown in map)
3/
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Bottom 50%
Serving 81 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Colome Elementary - 02 ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in South Dakota for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-39% (which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-49% (which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the South Dakota state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is equal to the South Dakota state average of 32% (majority American Indian).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 81 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 32%
  • : Bottom 50% in SD
  • : 30-39% (Btm 50%)
  • : 40-49% (Btm 50%)
  • : <50% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Colome Elementary - 02 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Dakota for:

School Overview

Colome Elementary - 02's student population of 81 students has declined by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 9 teachers has grown by 12% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
81 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
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School Rankings

Colome Elementary - 02 ranks within the bottom 50% of all 636 schools in South Dakota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Colome Elementary - 02 is 0.49, 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.
This School
State Level (SD)
#478 out of 636 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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30-39%
42%
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40-49%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Colome Elementary - 02 and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of South Dakota by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
<50%
42%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Colome Elementary - 02 and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in South Dakota by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
12:1
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American Indian
22%
14%
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Asian
n/a
2%
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Hispanic
1%
8%
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Black
n/a
3%
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White
68%
68%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.49
This chart displays the diversity score of Colome Elementary - 02 and the public school average diversity score of South Dakota by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
48%
30%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Colome Elementary - 02 and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in South Dakota by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Colome Elementary - 02 and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in South Dakota by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Colome Elementary - 02's ranking?
Colome Elementary - 02 is ranked #478 out of 636 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?
30-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% SD state average), while 40-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% SD state average).
How many students attend Colome Elementary - 02?
81 students attend Colome Elementary - 02.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of Colome Elementary - 02 students are White, 22% of students are American Indian, 9% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Colome Elementary - 02?
Colome Elementary - 02 has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 12:1.
What grades does Colome Elementary - 02 offer ?
Colome Elementary - 02 offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Colome Elementary - 02 part of?
Colome Elementary - 02 is part of Colome Consolidated 59-3 School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 81 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 32%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 30-39% (Btm 50%)
  • : 40-49% (Btm 50%)
  • : <50% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education

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