Colman-Egan School District 50-5

200 S Loban Ave
Colman, SD 57017
(District boundaries shown in map)
6/
10
Top 50%
For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 329 students in Colman-Egan School District 50-5. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in South Dakota.
Public Schools in Colman-Egan School District 50-5 have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the South Dakota public school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 58% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the South Dakota public school average of 34% (majority American Indian).

Overview

This School District
This State (SD)
# Schools
3 Schools
727 Schools
# Students
329 Students
146,864 Students
# Teachers
24 Teachers
10,621 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Colman-Egan School District 50-5, 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 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 80% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School District
State Average (SD)
#73 out of 148 school districts
(Top 50%)
39%
42%
55-59%
51%
30-34%
42%
(21-22)
≥80%
82%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.32
0.53
% American Indian
3%
14%
% Asian
1%
2%
% Hispanic
8%
9%
% Black
1%
3%
% White
82%
66%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $13,635 is higher than the state median of $13,047. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $10,672 is less than the state median of $12,552. The school district spending/student has declined by 15% over four school years.
This School District
This State (SD)
Total Revenue
$5 MM
$1,916 MM
Spending
$4 MM
$1,844 MM
Revenue / Student
$13,635
$13,047
Spending / Student
$10,672
$12,552

Best Colman-Egan School District 50-5 Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Colman Elementary - 03
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
200 S Loban Ave
Colman, SD 57017
(605) 534-3534
Gr: PK-6 | 193 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #22.
Colman-egan High School - 01
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
200 S Loban Ave
Colman, SD 57017
(605) 534-3534
Gr: 9-12 | 100 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #33.
Colman-egan Jr. High - 02
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
200 S Loban Ave
Colman, SD 57017
(605) 534-3534
Gr: 7-8 | 36 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 17%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Colman-Egan School District 50-5?
Colman-Egan School District 50-5 manages 3 public schools serving 329 students.
What is the rank of Colman-Egan School District 50-5?
Colman-Egan School District 50-5 is ranked #75 out of 146 school districts in South Dakota (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Colman-Egan School District 50-5?
82% of Colman-Egan School District 50-5 students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Colman-Egan School District 50-5?
Colman-Egan School District 50-5 has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is equal to the South Dakota state average of 14:1.
What is Colman-Egan School District 50-5's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $10,672 is less than the state median of $12,552. The school district spending/student has declined by 15% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • District size: 3 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 329 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 18%
  • : ≥80% (Btm 50% in SD)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 39% (Btm 50%)
  • : 55-59% (Top 30%)
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education

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