Blumengard Colony Elementary - 06

Blumengard Colony Elementary - 06 is a public elementary school in Faulkton, SD, part of the Faulkton Area Schools 24-4. The school serves approximately 34 students in grades Kindergarten – 8th with a student-teacher ratio of 17:1. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.2/10, placing it in the 89.9th percentile among SD schools — an above average rating overall.

Students demonstrate 35% proficiency in math and 52% in reading/language arts. The school scores particularly well in student growth (10.0/10). Located in a neighborhood with a median household income of $72,847, where 25% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

The school is situated in a remote rural setting.

With an enrollment of 34 students, Blumengard Colony Elementary - 06 is a smaller school where families often find a close-knit community atmosphere. Smaller settings can mean more individual attention from teachers and staff, though they may offer fewer extracurricular options than larger schools.

Located in a rural area, Blumengard Colony Elementary - 06 may involve longer commutes for some families. Rural schools often serve as community anchors and may have smaller class sizes, but parents should consider transportation logistics, after-school program availability, and access to specialized services.