Serving 36 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Old Elm Spring Colony Elementary - 03 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 12:1 is equal to the South Dakota state level of 12:1.
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 36 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in SD
- Math Proficiency: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-59% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Old Elm Spring Colony Elementary - 03 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Dakota for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
School Overview
Old Elm Spring Colony Elementary - 03's student population of 36 students has grown by 24% over five school years.
The teacher population of 3 teachers has grown by 50% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
36 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Old Elm Spring Colony Elementary - 03 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 Old Elm Spring Colony Elementary - 03 is 0.00, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.53. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#453 out of 636 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)<50%
42%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
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
92%
31%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Old Elm Spring Colony Elementary - 03's ranking?
Old Elm Spring Colony Elementary - 03 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 Old Elm Spring Colony Elementary - 03?
36 students attend Old Elm Spring Colony Elementary - 03.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Old Elm Spring Colony Elementary - 03 students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Old Elm Spring Colony Elementary - 03?
Old Elm Spring Colony Elementary - 03 has a student ration of 12:1, which is equal to the South Dakota state average of 12:1.
What grades does Old Elm Spring Colony Elementary - 03 offer ?
Old Elm Spring Colony Elementary - 03 offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Old Elm Spring Colony Elementary - 03 part of?
Old Elm Spring Colony Elementary - 03 is part of Parkston School District 33-3.
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