Serving 23 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Platte Colony Elementary - 10 ranks in the top 30% of all schools in South Dakota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
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 8:1 is lower than the South Dakota state level of 12:1.
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Kindergarten-8
Enrollment: 23 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 30% in SD
Math Proficiency
: ≥50% (Top 30%)
Reading Proficiency
: ≥50% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
Platte Colony Elementary - 10 ranks within the top 30% of all 636 schools in South Dakota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Platte Colony Elementary - 10 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.
Platte Colony Elementary - 10 is ranked #186 out of 636 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% 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 Platte Colony Elementary - 10?
23 students attend Platte Colony Elementary - 10.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Platte Colony Elementary - 10 students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Platte Colony Elementary - 10?
Platte Colony Elementary - 10 has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 12:1.
What grades does Platte Colony Elementary - 10 offer ?
Platte Colony Elementary - 10 offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Platte Colony Elementary - 10 part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Kindergarten-8
Enrollment: 23 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 30%
Math Proficiency
: ≥50% (Top 30%)
Reading Proficiency
: ≥50% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
