Serving 31 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Old Elm Spring Colony Elementary - 03 ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in South Dakota for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 21-39% (which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-59% (which is approximately equal to the South Dakota state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the South Dakota state level of 12:1.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 31 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in SD
- Math Proficiency: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-59% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Old Elm Spring Colony Elementary - 03 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Dakota for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Old Elm Spring Colony Elementary - 03's student population of 31 students has grown by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 3 teachers has grown by 50% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
31 students
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
School Rankings
Old Elm Spring Colony Elementary - 03 ranks within the bottom 50% of all 619 schools in South Dakota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Old Elm Spring Colony Elementary - 03 is 0.00, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.53. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#448 out of 619 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)<50%
42%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
12:1
White
100%
66%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(21-22)6.5%
23.1%
Eligible for Free Lunch
90%
34%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Old Elm Spring Colony Elementary - 03's ranking?
Old Elm Spring Colony Elementary - 03 is ranked #448 out of 619 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in South Dakota.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
21-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% SD state average), while 40-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% SD state average).
How many students attend Old Elm Spring Colony Elementary - 03?
31 students attend Old Elm Spring Colony Elementary - 03.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Old Elm Spring Colony Elementary - 03 students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Old Elm Spring Colony Elementary - 03?
Old Elm Spring Colony Elementary - 03 has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 12:1.
What grades does Old Elm Spring Colony Elementary - 03 offer ?
Old Elm Spring Colony Elementary - 03 offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Old Elm Spring Colony Elementary - 03 part of?
Old Elm Spring Colony Elementary - 03 is part of Parkston School District 33-3.
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