Serving 21 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Spink Colony Elementary - 03 ranks in the top 30% of all schools in South Dakota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-79% (which is higher 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 7:1 is lower than the South Dakota state level of 12:1.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 21 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 7:1
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in SD
- Math Proficiency: 60-79% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-59% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Spink Colony Elementary - 03 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Dakota for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Spink Colony Elementary - 03's student population of 21 students has declined by 36% over five school years.
The teacher population of 3 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
21 students
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Spink Colony Elementary - 03 ranks within the top 30% of all 619 schools in South Dakota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Spink 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
#173 out of 619 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-79%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
42%
Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
14%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
n/a
9%
Black
n/a
3%
White
100%
66%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
86%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (07-08)
27%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Hitchcock Tulare School District 56-6
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Spink Colony Elementary - 03's ranking?
Spink Colony Elementary - 03 is ranked #173 out of 619 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?
60-79% 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 Spink Colony Elementary - 03?
21 students attend Spink Colony Elementary - 03.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Spink Colony Elementary - 03 students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Spink Colony Elementary - 03?
Spink Colony Elementary - 03 has a student ration of 7:1, which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 12:1.
What grades does Spink Colony Elementary - 03 offer ?
Spink Colony Elementary - 03 offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Spink Colony Elementary - 03 part of?
Spink Colony Elementary - 03 is part of Hitchcock Tulare School District 56-6.
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