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Collins Colony Elementary - 06
Elementary School · Willow Lake School District 12-3
PO Box 170, Willow Lake, SD 57278
Enrollment
16
Student-Teacher
16:1
Grades
Kindergarten – 8th
Enrollment
16
Student-Teacher
16:1
Grades
Kindergarten – 8th
Updated
2022-23
Updated 2022-23
About Collins Colony Elementary - 06
Collins Colony Elementary - 06 is a public elementary school in Willow Lake, SD, part of the Willow Lake School District 12-3. The school serves approximately 16 students in grades Kindergarten – 8th with a student-teacher ratio of 16:1. Students demonstrate 25% proficiency in math and 25% in reading/language arts.
Located in a neighborhood with a median household income of $65,938, where 22% 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 16 students, Collins 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, Collins 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.
School Profile
Limited Data- Grades
- Kindergarten – 8th
- Enrollment
- 16 students
- Type
- Public
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16:1
- Address
- PO Box 170, Willow Lake, SD 57278
- Phone
- (605) 625-5945
- Data Year
- SY 2022-23
Why doesn't this school have a score?
We don't have enough verified data to rate this school fairly. This can happen when a school is very new, very small, or has limited test score reporting to the state.
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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
PO Box 170, Willow Lake, SD 57278
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Collins Colony Elementary - 06 may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Lake Preston Elementary - 02 (rated 9.7/10, 20.5 miles away, in nearby Lake Preston). Another option is Clark Elementary - 02 (rated 8.0/10, 23.0 miles away, in nearby Clark). Additionally, Iroquois Elementary - 04 (rated 7.4/10, 14.6 miles away, in nearby Iroquois). For more schools in Willow Lake, see our Willow Lake schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 20.5 miNeighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 57278 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$65,938
Median Home Value
$202,700
Median Rent
$745/mo
Population
1,082
College Educated
21.7%
Homeownership
78.7%
Poverty Rate
6.6%
Median Age
22.7
Community Profile
The community surrounding Collins Colony Elementary - 06 has a median household income of $65,938. It is a community where 22% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The median home value in the area is $202,700, with a median rent of $745/month. The local poverty rate of 6.6% is relatively low. Source: U.S. Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Collins Colony Elementary - 06
What grades does Collins Colony Elementary - 06 serve?
Collins Colony Elementary - 06 serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Collins Colony Elementary - 06?
Collins Colony Elementary - 06 has an enrollment of approximately 16 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Collins Colony Elementary - 06?
The student-teacher ratio at Collins Colony Elementary - 06 is 16:1. 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 Collins Colony Elementary - 06?
Based on the most recent state assessment data, Collins Colony Elementary - 06 has 25.0% math proficiency and 25.0% reading/ELA proficiency.
Is Collins Colony Elementary - 06 a charter school?
No, Collins Colony Elementary - 06 is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Collins Colony Elementary - 06 a Title I school?
No, Collins Colony Elementary - 06 is not currently a Title I school.
Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 8th
- Enrollment
- 16
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 1
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Clark County
- Phone
- (605) 625-5945
- Data Year
- 2023–2024
Resources & Links
District
Willow Lake School District 12-3- District Enrollment
- 338
- Schools in District
- 6
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $11,529
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