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Claremont Colony Elementary - 04
Elementary School · Castlewood School District 28-1
46271 184th St, Castlewood, SD 57223
Enrollment
15
Student-Teacher
15:1
Grades
Kindergarten – 8th
Enrollment
15
Student-Teacher
15:1
Grades
Kindergarten – 8th
Updated
2022-23
Updated 2022-23
About Claremont Colony Elementary - 04
Claremont Colony Elementary - 04 is a public elementary school in Castlewood, SD, part of the Castlewood School District 28-1. The school serves approximately 15 students in grades Kindergarten – 8th with a student-teacher ratio of 15:1. Students demonstrate 25% proficiency in math and 25% in reading/language arts.
Located in a neighborhood with a median household income of $88,571, where 25% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The school is situated in a remote rural setting.
What Parents Should Know
With an enrollment of 15 students, Claremont Colony Elementary - 04 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, Claremont Colony Elementary - 04 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.
School Profile
Limited Data- Grades
- Kindergarten – 8th
- Enrollment
- 15 students
- Type
- Public
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15:1
- Address
- 46271 184th St, Castlewood, SD 57223
- Website
- castlewood.k12.sd.us
- Phone
- (605) 793-2497
- Data Year
- SY 2022-23
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Test Scores SD EDFACTS (2021-22)
Based on 6 test records from SD state assessments. About our data
Proficiency Trend
→ StableAverage proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: N/A.
Performance Trends
Math proficiency has remained stable from 25% (2019) to 25% (2022). Reading/ELA proficiency has remained stable from 25% (2019) to 25% (2022).
Location
46271 184th St, Castlewood, SD 57223
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Claremont Colony Elementary - 04 may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Lincoln Elementary - 05 (rated 7.8/10, 15.5 miles away, in nearby Watertown). Another option is McKinley Elementary - 06 (rated 7.6/10, 16.0 miles away, in nearby Watertown). Additionally, Mellette Elementary - 07 (rated 7.5/10, 15.9 miles away, in nearby Watertown). For more schools in Castlewood, see our Castlewood schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 13.4 miNeighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 57223 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$88,571
Median Home Value
$229,500
Median Rent
$1,096/mo
Population
1,367
College Educated
25.1%
Homeownership
88.3%
Poverty Rate
2.2%
Median Age
36.9
Community Profile
The community surrounding Claremont Colony Elementary - 04 has a median household income of $88,571. It is an area where 25% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The median home value in the area is $229,500, with a median rent of $1,096/month. The local poverty rate of 2.2% is relatively low. Source: U.S. Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Claremont Colony Elementary - 04
What grades does Claremont Colony Elementary - 04 serve?
Claremont Colony Elementary - 04 serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Claremont Colony Elementary - 04?
Claremont Colony Elementary - 04 has an enrollment of approximately 15 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Claremont Colony Elementary - 04?
The student-teacher ratio at Claremont Colony Elementary - 04 is 15:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
What are the test scores at Claremont Colony Elementary - 04?
Based on the most recent state assessment data, Claremont Colony Elementary - 04 has 25.0% math proficiency and 25.0% reading/ELA proficiency.
Is Claremont Colony Elementary - 04 a charter school?
No, Claremont Colony Elementary - 04 is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Claremont Colony Elementary - 04 a Title I school?
No, Claremont Colony Elementary - 04 is not currently a Title I school.
Neighborhood Context
- County Safety
- Average (557/100K)
FBI UCR 2024. County-level only. Data >1 year old.
Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 8th
- Enrollment
- 15
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 1
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Hamlin County
- Phone
- (605) 793-2497
- Data Year
- 2023–2024
Resources & Links
District
Castlewood School District 28-1- District Enrollment
- 338
- Schools in District
- 4
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $10,964
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