Grassland Colony Elementary - 06

11865 370th Ave
Leola, SD 57456
(School attendance zone shown in map)
6/
10
Top 50%
Serving 16 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Grassland Colony Elementary - 06 ranks in the top 50% of all schools in South Dakota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (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 (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 16 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • : Top 50% in SD
  • : <50% (Top 50%)
  • : <50% (Btm 50%)
  • : <50% (Top 1%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Grassland Colony Elementary - 06 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Dakota for:

School Overview

Grassland Colony Elementary - 06's student population of 16 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 1 teachers has declined by 50% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
16 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Grassland Colony Elementary - 06 ranks within the top 50% of all 636 schools in South Dakota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Grassland Colony Elementary - 06 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.
This School
State Level (SD)
#272 out of 636 schools
(Top 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Grassland Colony Elementary - 06, 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 Math of Grassland Colony Elementary - 06 and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in South Dakota by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
<50%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Grassland Colony Elementary - 06 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.
(20-21)
<50%
42%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
12:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Grassland Colony Elementary - 06 and the public school average student teacher ratio of South Dakota by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
14%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
n/a
8%
Black
n/a
3%
White
100%
68%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Grassland Colony Elementary - 06 and the percentage of White public school students in South Dakota by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Grassland Colony Elementary - 06.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in South Dakota.
0.00
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
19%
30%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Grassland Colony Elementary - 06 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 (04-05)
3%
8%
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Grassland Colony Elementary - 06's ranking?
Grassland Colony Elementary - 06 is ranked #272 out of 636 schools, which ranks it among the top 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 <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% SD state average).
How many students attend Grassland Colony Elementary - 06?
16 students attend Grassland Colony Elementary - 06.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Grassland Colony Elementary - 06 students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Grassland Colony Elementary - 06?
Grassland 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 Grassland Colony Elementary - 06 offer ?
Grassland Colony Elementary - 06 offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Grassland Colony Elementary - 06 part of?
Grassland Colony Elementary - 06 is part of Leola School District 44-2.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 16 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • : Top 50%
  • : <50% (Top 50%)
  • : <50% (Btm 50%)
  • : <50% (Top 1%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education

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