Riverside Colony Elementary - 15

40361 200th St
Huron, SD 57350
(School attendance zone shown in map)
6/
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Top 50%
Serving 15 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Riverside Colony Elementary - 15 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 15:1 is higher than the South Dakota state level of 12:1.

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 15 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • : Top 50% in SD
  • : <50% (Top 50%)
  • : <50% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Riverside Colony Elementary - 15 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Dakota for:

School Overview

Riverside Colony Elementary - 15's student population of 15 students has stayed relatively flat 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
Total Students
15 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

Riverside Colony Elementary - 15 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 Riverside Colony Elementary - 15 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 Riverside Colony Elementary - 15, 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 Riverside Colony Elementary - 15 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 Riverside Colony Elementary - 15 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.
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
12:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Riverside Colony Elementary - 15 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%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
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0.00
Eligible for Free Lunch
93%
30%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Riverside Colony Elementary - 15 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.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Riverside Colony Elementary - 15's ranking?
Riverside Colony Elementary - 15 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 Riverside Colony Elementary - 15?
15 students attend Riverside Colony Elementary - 15.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Riverside Colony Elementary - 15 students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Riverside Colony Elementary - 15?
Riverside Colony Elementary - 15 has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 12:1.
What grades does Riverside Colony Elementary - 15 offer ?
Riverside Colony Elementary - 15 offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Riverside Colony Elementary - 15 part of?
Riverside Colony Elementary - 15 is part of Huron School District 02-2.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 15 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • : Top 50%
  • : <50% (Top 50%)
  • : <50% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education

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