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Grassland Colony Elementary - 06
Elementary School · Leola School District 44-2 · Leola, SD
A Leola School District 44-2 elementary school serving grades Kindergarten – 8th.
PO Box 350, Leola, SD 57456
Academics
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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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2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. SD average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 25 points since 2019, to 25% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
Show all 13 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 44% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 63% (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 26 test records from SD state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Grassland Colony Elementary - 06 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 3Car-Dependent
- Bike 36Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$76,667
Median home value
$72,100
Median rent
$850/mo
College educated
36%
Homeownership
82%
Poverty rate
4.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 57456; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Long Lake Colony Elementary - 05Enrollment path unverified | Not rated | K–8 | 4.4 mi | 27 | Compare → |
| Leola Elementary - 02Enrollment path unverified | 8.4 | PK–5 | Not available | 56 | Compare → |
| Spring Creek Colony Elementary - 04Enrollment path unverified | 5.5 | K–8 | Not available | 31 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Leola School District 44-2
- Schools in district
- 7
- District spending per student
- $17,371NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 18.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Grassland Colony Elementary - 06 is listed in Leola School District 44-2; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Grassland Colony Elementary - 06
Grassland Colony Elementary - 06 is a public elementary school in Leola, SD, part of Leola School District 44-2, serving approximately 15 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 15:1 student-teacher ratio. MySchoolScout does not publish a rating for this profile because there is not enough verified data to rate it fairly. State assessment records show 44% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 63% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Based on limited data: 0% component coverage.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Grassland Colony Elementary - 06
What grades does Grassland Colony Elementary - 06 serve?
Grassland Colony Elementary - 06 serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Grassland Colony Elementary - 06?
Grassland Colony Elementary - 06 has an enrollment of approximately 15 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Grassland Colony Elementary - 06?
The student-teacher ratio at Grassland Colony Elementary - 06 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 Grassland Colony Elementary - 06?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Grassland Colony Elementary - 06 has 44% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 63% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Grassland Colony Elementary - 06 a charter school?
No, Grassland Colony Elementary - 06 is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Grassland Colony Elementary - 06 a Title I school?
No, Grassland Colony Elementary - 06 is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 8th
- Enrollment
- 15
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 1
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- McPherson County
- Phone
- (605) 439-3477
- Area population (ZIP 57456)
- 638
- Area average commute
- 32.4 min
- Area median age
- 40.4
Official sources & links
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.
- 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.
- 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 57456; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating not displayed; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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