Serving 3 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Greenwood Colony Elementary - 05 ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in South Dakota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was <50% (which was higher than the South Dakota state average of 47%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was <50% (which was lower than the South Dakota state average of 54%).
The student:teacher ratio of 3:1 was lower than the South Dakota state level of 12:1.
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Greenwood Colony Elementary - 05 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Dakota for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
3 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)<50%
47%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)<50%
54%
Student : Teacher Ratio
3:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
14%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
n/a
8%
Black
n/a
3%
White
100%
67%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
31%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 47% SD state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 54% SD state average).
How many students attend Greenwood Colony Elementary - 05?
3 students attend Greenwood Colony Elementary - 05.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Greenwood Colony Elementary - 05 students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Greenwood Colony Elementary - 05?
Greenwood Colony Elementary - 05 has a student ration of 3:1, which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 12:1.
What grades does Greenwood Colony Elementary - 05 offer ?
Greenwood Colony Elementary - 05 offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Greenwood Colony Elementary - 05 part of?
Greenwood Colony Elementary - 05 is part of Tripp-Delmont School District 33-5.
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