Oaklane Colony Elementary - 05

26730 423rd Ave
Alexandria, SD 57311
(School attendance zone shown in map)
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 31 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Oaklane Colony Elementary - 05 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 21-39% (which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-59% (which is approximately equal to 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: 31 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • : Bottom 50% in SD
  • : 21-39% (Btm 50%)
  • : 40-59% (Btm 50%)
  • : <50% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Oaklane Colony Elementary - 05 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Dakota for:

School Overview

Oaklane Colony Elementary - 05's student population of 31 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 2 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
31 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
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School Rankings

Oaklane Colony Elementary - 05 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 Oaklane Colony Elementary - 05 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)
#453 out of 636 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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21-39%
42%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Oaklane Colony Elementary - 05 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.
40-59%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Oaklane Colony Elementary - 05 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 Oaklane Colony Elementary - 05 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
16:1
12:1
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American Indian
n/a
14%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
n/a
8%
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Black
n/a
3%
White
100%
68%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in South Dakota.
0.00
This chart displays the diversity score of Oaklane Colony Elementary - 05 and the public school average diversity score of South Dakota by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
77%
30%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (06-07)
47%
8%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Oaklane Colony Elementary - 05 and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in South Dakota by year, with the latest 2006-07 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Oaklane Colony Elementary - 05's ranking?
Oaklane Colony Elementary - 05 is ranked #453 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?
21-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% SD state average), while 40-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% SD state average).
How many students attend Oaklane Colony Elementary - 05?
31 students attend Oaklane Colony Elementary - 05.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Oaklane Colony Elementary - 05 students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Oaklane Colony Elementary - 05?
Oaklane Colony Elementary - 05 has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 12:1.
What grades does Oaklane Colony Elementary - 05 offer ?
Oaklane Colony Elementary - 05 offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Oaklane Colony Elementary - 05 part of?
Oaklane Colony Elementary - 05 is part of Hanson School District 30-1.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 31 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 21-39% (Btm 50%)
  • : 40-59% (Btm 50%)
  • : <50% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education

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