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Hillside Colony Elementary - 04
Elementary School · Doland School District 56-2
18248 Hillside Ln, Doland, SD 57436
Enrollment
10
Student-Teacher
10:1
Grades
Kindergarten – 8th
Enrollment
10
Student-Teacher
10:1
Grades
Kindergarten – 8th
Updated
2022-23
Updated 2022-23
About Hillside Colony Elementary - 04
Hillside Colony Elementary - 04 is a public elementary school in Doland, SD, part of the Doland School District 56-2. The school serves approximately 10 students in grades Kindergarten – 8th with a student-teacher ratio of 10:1. Students demonstrate 48% proficiency in math and 58% in reading/language arts.
Located in a neighborhood with a median household income of $74,250, where 18% 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 10 students, Hillside 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, Hillside 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
- 10 students
- Type
- Public
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10:1
- Address
- 18248 Hillside Ln, Doland, SD 57436
- Phone
- (605) 635-5302
- 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
↑ ImprovingAverage 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.
Funding & Resources
Performance Trends
Math proficiency has declined from 49.5% (2019) to 25% (2022). Reading/ELA proficiency has improved from 30% (2019) to 75% (2022).
Location
18248 Hillside Ln, Doland, SD 57436
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Hillside Colony Elementary - 04 may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Hitchcock-Tulare Elementary - 05 (rated 8.9/10, 19.2 miles away, in nearby Hitchcock). Another option is Doland Elementary - 03 (rated 8.7/10, 11.4 miles away). Additionally, Clark Elementary - 02 (rated 8.0/10, 18.1 miles away, in nearby Clark). For more schools in Doland, see our Doland schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 27.7 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Clark Colony Elementary - 05 Raymond | 4.9 mi | — |
| Fordham Colony Elementary - 04 Carpenter | 7.2 mi | 5.4 |
| Shamrock Colony Elementary - 05 Willow Lake | 9.3 mi | — |
| Doland Elementary - 03 Doland | 11.4 mi | 8.7 |
| Doland High School - 01 Doland | 11.4 mi | — |
| Doland Jr. High - 02 Doland | 11.4 mi | — |
| Huron Colony Elementary - 13 Huron | 14.3 mi | — |
| Spink Colony Elementary - 03 Tulare | 12.0 mi | — |
| Glendale Colony Elementary - 04 Tulare | 12.4 mi | — |
| Camrose Colony Elementary - 06 Frankfort | 15.8 mi | — |
| Riverside Colony Elementary - 15 Huron | 17.9 mi | — |
| Clark High School - 01 Clark | 18.0 mi | 5.2 |
| Clark Middle School - 03 Clark | 18.0 mi | 5.7 |
| SUNNY PLAINS CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Iroquois | 21.3 mi | 5.4 |
| Clark Elementary - 02 Clark | 18.1 mi | 8.0 |
| Hitchcock-Tulare Elementary - 05 Hitchcock | 19.2 mi | 8.9 |
| JAMES VALLEY CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Huron | 25.5 mi | 6.8 |
| Collins Colony Elementary - 06 Willow Lake | 21.7 mi | — |
| Our Home ASAP - 12 Huron | 27.7 mi | — |
| Our Home Rediscovery - 77 Huron | 27.7 mi | — |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 57436 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$74,250
Median Home Value
$66,700
Median Rent
$680/mo
Population
467
College Educated
18%
Homeownership
87.7%
Poverty Rate
16.1%
Median Age
56.4
Community Profile
The community surrounding Hillside Colony Elementary - 04 has a median household income of $74,250. It is a community where 18% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The median home value in the area is $66,700, with a median rent of $680/month. The area has a poverty rate of 16.1%. Source: U.S. Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates.
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Schools in the same state with comparable level, size, and ratings
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| Abbott House Elementary - 06 Mitchell, SD | — |
| Atall Elementary - 17 Whitewood, SD | — |
| BETHESDA LUTHERAN SCHOOL Hot Springs, SD | — |
| Blue Sky Colony - 04 Revillo, SD | — |
| Blunt Elementary - 03 Blunt, SD | — |
| Boulder Colony School - 06 Roscoe, SD | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Hillside Colony Elementary - 04
What grades does Hillside Colony Elementary - 04 serve?
Hillside Colony Elementary - 04 serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Hillside Colony Elementary - 04?
Hillside Colony Elementary - 04 has an enrollment of approximately 10 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hillside Colony Elementary - 04?
The student-teacher ratio at Hillside Colony Elementary - 04 is 10:1. 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 Hillside Colony Elementary - 04?
Based on the most recent state assessment data, Hillside Colony Elementary - 04 has 48.0% math proficiency and 58.2% reading/ELA proficiency.
Is Hillside Colony Elementary - 04 a charter school?
No, Hillside Colony Elementary - 04 is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Hillside Colony Elementary - 04 a Title I school?
No, Hillside Colony Elementary - 04 is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Hillside Colony Elementary - 04?
70.0% of students at Hillside Colony Elementary - 04 qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
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Neighborhood Context
- County Safety
- Average (302/100K)
FBI UCR 2024. County-level only. Data >1 year old.
Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 8th
- Enrollment
- 10
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 1
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 70.0%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Spink County
- Phone
- (605) 635-5302
- Data Year
- 2023–2024
Resources & Links
District
Doland School District 56-2- District Enrollment
- 153
- Schools in District
- 7
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $15,988
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