Colome Consolidated 59-3 School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in South Dakota for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 170 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 26% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the South Dakota public school average of 32% (majority American Indian).
Colome Consolidated 59-3 School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 148 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.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-ethinity">Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.42
0.51
# American Indian Students
33 Students
21,043 Students
% American Indian Students
19%
14%
# Asian Students
2 Students
2,268 Students
% Asian Students
1%
2%
# Hispanic Students
2 Students
11,264 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
8%
# Black Students
n/a
4,603 Students
% Black Students
n/a
3%
# White Students
125 Students
100,233 Students
% White Students
74%
68%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
189 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
8 Students
8,132 Students
% of Two or more races Students
5%
5%
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-grade">Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
8
3,357
# Students in K Grade:
10
12,536
# Students in 1st Grade:
5
11,134
# Students in 2nd Grade:
16
10,584
# Students in 3rd Grade:
12
10,827
# Students in 4th Grade:
15
10,885
# Students in 5th Grade:
15
10,832
# Students in 6th Grade:
9
11,010
# Students in 7th Grade:
13
11,241
# Students in 8th Grade:
8
11,314
# Students in 9th Grade:
13
12,779
# Students in 10th Grade:
17
11,674
# Students in 11th Grade:
12
9,981
# Students in 12th Grade:
17
9,578
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="district-revenue-and-spending">District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $20,688 is higher than the state median of $12,971. The school district revenue/student has grown by 45% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $18,882 is higher than the state median of $12,479. The school district spending/student has grown by 54% over four school years.
How many schools belong to Colome Consolidated 59-3 School District?
Colome Consolidated 59-3 School District manages 4 public schools serving 170 students.
What is the rank of Colome Consolidated 59-3 School District?
Colome Consolidated 59-3 School District is ranked #97 out of 148 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: Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Colome Consolidated 59-3 School District?
74% of Colome Consolidated 59-3 School District students are White, 19% of students are American Indian, 5% 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 8:1, 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 $18,882 is higher than the state median of $12,479. The school district spending/student has grown by 54% over four school years.
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Quick Stats (2024-25)
District size: 4 schools
Grades: PK-12
Enrollment: 170 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
Minority Enrollment: 26%
Graduation Rate
: ≥50% (Btm 50% in SD)
Overall District Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 50-54% (Top 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 40-49% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
