Pembrook Colony Elementary - 06

35955 139th St
Ipswich, SD 57451
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 30%
Serving 34 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Pembrook Colony Elementary - 06 ranks in the top 30% of all schools in South Dakota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
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 17:1 is higher than the South Dakota state level of 12:1.

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 34 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • : Top 30% in SD
  • : ≥50% (Top 30%)
  • : ≥50% (Top 50%)
  • : <50% (Top 1%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

School Overview

Pembrook Colony Elementary - 06's student population of 34 students has grown by 36% over five school years.
The teacher population of 2 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
34 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Pembrook Colony Elementary - 06 ranks within the top 30% of all 636 schools in South Dakota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Pembrook 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)
#186 out of 636 schools
(Top 30%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Pembrook 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 Pembrook 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 Pembrook 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
17:1
12:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Pembrook 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 Pembrook 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
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in South Dakota.
0.00
Eligible for Free Lunch
59%
30%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Pembrook 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.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Pembrook Colony Elementary - 06's ranking?
Pembrook Colony Elementary - 06 is ranked #186 out of 636 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% 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 Pembrook Colony Elementary - 06?
34 students attend Pembrook Colony Elementary - 06.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Pembrook Colony Elementary - 06 students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Pembrook Colony Elementary - 06?
Pembrook Colony Elementary - 06 has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 12:1.
What grades does Pembrook Colony Elementary - 06 offer ?
Pembrook Colony Elementary - 06 offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Pembrook Colony Elementary - 06 part of?
Pembrook Colony Elementary - 06 is part of Ipswich Public School District 22-6.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 34 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • : Top 30%
  • : ≥50% (Top 30%)
  • : ≥50% (Top 50%)
  • : <50% (Top 1%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education

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