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#251 of 574 schools in SD

Top 44% in state

Grass Ranch Colony Elementary - 13

Elementary School · Kimball School District 07-2 · Kimball, SD

A Kimball School District 07-2 elementary school where students score 4 points above what's typical for similar communities.

PO Box 479, Kimball, SD 57355

  • Math 70% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 50% proficient (2022)
  • 16.7:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress7.1Very Good50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-2.17 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics8.0Excellent30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency69.5% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency49.5% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency60% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)55% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+4.5 pts
Adjusted Percentile70th
Resources & Environment3.2Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio16.7:1
District spending per student$11,655

Students at Grass Ranch Colony Elementary - 13 score 60% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 55%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. SD average.

Math Proficiency70%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency50%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 20 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 60% recently.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
90%
ELA
70%
2010
Math
90%
ELA
70%
2011
Math
90%
ELA
70%
2012
Math
90%
ELA
70%
2013
Math
90%
ELA
70%
2014
Math
50%
ELA
70%
2015
Math
70%
ELA
50%
2016
Math
70%
ELA
50%
2017
Math
50%
ELA
50%
2018
Math
70%
ELA
50%
2019
Math
70%
ELA
50%
2020*
Math
70%
ELA
50%
2021*
Math
70%
ELA
50%
2022
Math
70%
ELA
50%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 74% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 58% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 28 test records from SD state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

6%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Grass Ranch Colony Elementary - 13 sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 4Car-Dependent
  • Bike 26Somewhat Bikeable

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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$65,455

Median home value

$169,400

Median rent

$772/mo

College educated

22.2%

Homeownership

76.7%

Poverty rate

20.3%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 57355; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

1 in Kimball School District 07-2

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Kimball Elementary - 02Enrollment path unverified8.2PK–4Not available122Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Kimball School District 07-2

Schools in district
5
Rank in district
#4 of 4
District spending per student
$11,655NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
22.3%Census SAIPE · 2024

Grass Ranch Colony Elementary - 13 is listed in Kimball School District 07-2; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Grass Ranch Colony Elementary - 13

Grass Ranch Colony Elementary - 13 is a public elementary school in Kimball, SD, part of Kimball School District 07-2, serving approximately 50 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 16.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 out of 10 and ranks #251 of 574 schools in SD. State assessment records show 74% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 58% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Grass Ranch Colony Elementary - 13

What grades does Grass Ranch Colony Elementary - 13 serve?

Grass Ranch Colony Elementary - 13 serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.

How many students attend Grass Ranch Colony Elementary - 13?

Grass Ranch Colony Elementary - 13 has an enrollment of approximately 50 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Grass Ranch Colony Elementary - 13?

The student-teacher ratio at Grass Ranch Colony Elementary - 13 is 16.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Grass Ranch Colony Elementary - 13 rank in SD?

Grass Ranch Colony Elementary - 13 ranks #251 of 574 schools in SD.

What is Grass Ranch Colony Elementary - 13's MySchoolScout rating?

Grass Ranch Colony Elementary - 13 has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Grass Ranch Colony Elementary - 13?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Grass Ranch Colony Elementary - 13 has 74% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 58% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Grass Ranch Colony Elementary - 13 a charter school?

No, Grass Ranch Colony Elementary - 13 is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Grass Ranch Colony Elementary - 13 a Title I school?

No, Grass Ranch Colony Elementary - 13 is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Grass Ranch Colony Elementary - 13?

6.0% of students at Grass Ranch Colony Elementary - 13 qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
Kindergarten – 8th
Enrollment
50
Student-Teacher Ratio
16.7:1
Teachers (FTE)
3
Type
regular
Setting
Remote Rural
County
Brule County
Area population (ZIP 57355)
1,350
Area average commute
17.9 min
Area median age
40.3
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 57355; this does not measure the attendance area.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24

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