Colome Consolidated 59-3 School District

105 Carr St
Colome, SD 57528
(District boundaries shown in map)
4/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

Colome Consolidated 59-3 School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in South Dakota for:

Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 156 students in Colome Consolidated 59-3 School District. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in South Dakota.
Public Schools in Colome Consolidated 59-3 School District have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the South Dakota public school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority American Indian), 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
156 Students
146,041 Students
# Teachers
21 Teachers
10,645 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
7:1
7:1

District Rank

Colome Consolidated 59-3 School District, which is ranked within the bottom 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 50% has decreased from 80% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (SD)
#97 out of 148 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall district rank of Colome Consolidated 59-3  School District, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
30-34%
42%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Colome Consolidated 59-3  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of South Dakota by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
50-54%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Colome Consolidated 59-3  School District 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.
40-49%
42%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Colome Consolidated 59-3  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of South Dakota by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
≥50%
82%
This chart displays public school graduation rate of Colome Consolidated 59-3  School District and public school graduation rate of South Dakota by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.41
0.53
# American Indian Students
27 Students
20,873 Students
% American Indian Students
17%
14%
# Asian Students
2 Students
2,252 Students
% Asian Students
1%
2%
# Hispanic Students
1 Student
11,917 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
8%
# Black Students
n/a
4,730 Students
% Black Students
n/a
3%
# White Students
117 Students
97,780 Students
% White Students
75%
67%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
197 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
9 Students
8,292 Students
% of Two or more races Students
6%
6%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
8
3,175
# Students in K Grade:
15
11,936
# Students in 1st Grade:
9
10,796
# Students in 2nd Grade:
5
10,955
# Students in 3rd Grade:
14
10,445
# Students in 4th Grade:
11
10,671
# Students in 5th Grade:
16
10,790
# Students in 6th Grade:
13
10,961
# Students in 7th Grade:
9
11,058
# Students in 8th Grade:
14
11,237
# Students in 9th Grade:
6
12,230
# Students in 10th Grade:
12
11,381
# Students in 11th Grade:
14
10,546
# Students in 12th Grade:
10
9,860
# Ungraded Students:
-
-

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $22,545 is higher than the state median of $13,121. The school district revenue/student has grown by 33% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $20,577 is higher than the state median of $12,623. The school district spending/student has grown by 33% over four school years.
This School District
This State (SD)
Total Revenue
$4 MM
$1,916 MM
This chart displays total revenue of Colome Consolidated 59-3  School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in South Dakota by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$3 MM
$1,844 MM
This chart displays total spending of Colome Consolidated 59-3  School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in South Dakota by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$22,545
$13,121
This chart displays average revenue per public school student in Colome Consolidated 59-3  School District and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in South Dakota by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$20,577
$12,623
This chart displays average spending per public school student in Colome Consolidated 59-3  School District and average spending per public school student of all school districts in South Dakota by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best Colome Consolidated 59-3 School District Public Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Colome High School - 01
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
105 Carr St
Colome, SD 57528
(605) 842-1624
Grades: 9-12
| 42 students
Rank: #22.
Colome Middle School - 03
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
105 Carr St
Colome, SD 57528
(605) 842-1624
Grades: 6-8
| 36 students
Rank: #33.
Colome Elementary - 02
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
105 Carr St
Colome, SD 57528
(605) 842-1624
Grades: PK-5
| 78 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Colome Consolidated 59-3 School District?
Colome Consolidated 59-3 School District manages 3 public schools serving 156 students.
What is the rank of Colome Consolidated 59-3 School District?
Colome Consolidated 59-3 School District is ranked #95 out of 146 school districts in South Dakota (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of South Dakota school districts for: Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Colome Consolidated 59-3 School District?
75% of Colome Consolidated 59-3 School District students are White, 17% of students are American Indian, 6% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Colome Consolidated 59-3 School District?
Colome Consolidated 59-3 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 7:1, which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 14:1.
What is Colome Consolidated 59-3 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $20,577 is higher than the state median of $12,623. The school district spending/student has grown by 33% over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • District size: 3 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 156 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 7:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 25%
  • : ≥50% (Btm 50% in SD)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • : 50-54% (Top 50%)
  • : 40-49% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education

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