For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 301 students in Colman-Egan School District 50-5. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in South Dakota.
Public Schools in Colman-Egan School District 50-5 have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the South Dakota public school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 58% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the South Dakota public school average of 33% (majority American Indian).
Overview
This School District
This State (SD)
# Schools
3 Schools
734 Schools
# Students
301 Students
146,041 Students
# Teachers
22 Teachers
10,645 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
District Rank
Colman-Egan School District 50-5, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 146 school districts in South Dakota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 80% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#49 out of 148 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
42%
Graduation Rate
≥80%
82%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.30
0.53
# American Indian Students
6 Students
20,873 Students
% American Indian Students
2%
14%
# Asian Students
2 Students
2,252 Students
% Asian Students
1%
2%
# Hispanic Students
23 Students
11,917 Students
% Hispanic Students
8%
8%
# Black Students
6 Students
4,730 Students
% Black Students
2%
3%
# White Students
250 Students
97,780 Students
% White Students
83%
67%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
197 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
13 Students
8,292 Students
% of Two or more races Students
4%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
2
3,175
# Students in K Grade:
25
11,936
# Students in 1st Grade:
27
10,796
# Students in 2nd Grade:
30
10,955
# Students in 3rd Grade:
16
10,445
# Students in 4th Grade:
27
10,671
# Students in 5th Grade:
23
10,790
# Students in 6th Grade:
18
10,961
# Students in 7th Grade:
17
11,058
# Students in 8th Grade:
26
11,237
# Students in 9th Grade:
21
12,230
# Students in 10th Grade:
20
11,381
# Students in 11th Grade:
25
10,546
# Students in 12th Grade:
24
9,860
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $14,904 is higher than the state median of $13,121. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $11,664 is less than the state median of $12,623. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$5 MM
$1,916 MM
Spending
$4 MM
$1,844 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,904
$13,121
Spending / Student
$11,664
$12,623
Best Colman-Egan School District 50-5 Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Colman-egan High School - 01
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
200 S Loban Ave
Colman, SD 57017
(605) 534-3534
Colman, SD 57017
(605) 534-3534
Grades: 9-12
| 90 students
Rank: #22.
Colman Elementary - 03
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
200 S Loban Ave
Colman, SD 57017
(605) 534-3534
Colman, SD 57017
(605) 534-3534
Grades: PK-6
| 168 students
Rank: #33.
Colman-egan Jr. High - 02
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
200 S Loban Ave
Colman, SD 57017
(605) 534-3534
Colman, SD 57017
(605) 534-3534
Grades: 7-8
| 43 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Colman-Egan School District 50-5?
Colman-Egan School District 50-5 manages 3 public schools serving 301 students.
What is the rank of Colman-Egan School District 50-5?
Colman-Egan School District 50-5 is ranked #61 out of 146 school districts in South Dakota (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Colman-Egan School District 50-5?
83% of Colman-Egan School District 50-5 students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Colman-Egan School District 50-5?
Colman-Egan School District 50-5 has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is equal to the South Dakota state average of 14:1.
What is Colman-Egan School District 50-5's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $11,664 is less than the state median of $12,623. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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