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Old Elm Spring Colony Elementary - 03

42021 268th St
Parkston, SD 57366
(School attendance zone shown in map)
3/
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Bottom 50%
Serving 32 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 16:1 is higher than the South Dakota state level of 12:1.

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 32 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • : Bottom 50% in SD
  • : 21-39% (Btm 50%)
  • : 40-59% (Btm 50%)
  • : <50% (Top 1%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings

Old Elm Spring Colony Elementary - 03 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Dakota for:

<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Old Elm Spring Colony Elementary - 03's student population of 32 students has grown by 10% 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
32 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
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Students by Grade
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
Old Elm Spring Colony Elementary - 03 ranks within the bottom 50% of all 636 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 0.51. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (SD)
#453 out of 636 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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21-39%
42%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Old Elm Spring Colony Elementary - 03 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.
40-59%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Old Elm Spring Colony Elementary - 03 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
16:1
12:1
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American Indian
n/a
14%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
n/a
8%
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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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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in South Dakota.
0.00
This chart displays the diversity score of Old Elm Spring Colony Elementary - 03 and the public school average diversity score of South Dakota by year, with the latest 2011-12 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
91%
30%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Old Elm Spring Colony Elementary - 03 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 Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is Old Elm Spring Colony Elementary - 03's ranking?
Old Elm Spring Colony Elementary - 03 is ranked #453 out of 636 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?
32 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 16:1, which is higher 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
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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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 32 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 21-39% (Btm 50%)
  • : 40-59% (Btm 50%)
  • : <50% (Top 1%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education

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