Serving 22 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Pease Creek Colony Elementary - 06 ranks in the top 10% of all schools in South Dakota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 60-79% (which was higher than the South Dakota state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 60-79% (which was higher than the South Dakota state average of 54%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 was lower than the South Dakota state level of 12:1.
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
22 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)60-79%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)60-79%
54%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
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
Eligible for Free Lunch
86%
30%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% SD state average), while 60-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 54% SD state average).
How many students attend Pease Creek Colony Elementary - 06?
22 students attend Pease Creek Colony Elementary - 06.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Pease Creek Colony Elementary - 06 students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Pease Creek Colony Elementary - 06?
Pease Creek Colony Elementary - 06 has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 12:1.
What grades does Pease Creek Colony Elementary - 06 offer ?
Pease Creek Colony Elementary - 06 offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Pease Creek Colony Elementary - 06 part of?
Pease Creek Colony Elementary - 06 is part of Andes Central School District 11-1.
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