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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
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
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Hillside Colony Elementary - 04
Elementary School in Doland · grades Kindergarten – 8th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.
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About Hillside Colony Elementary - 04
Hillside Colony Elementary - 04 is a public elementary school in Doland, SD, part of Doland School District 56-2. Hillside Colony Elementary - 04 serves approximately 10 students, and covers grades Kindergarten-8th, and has a 10:1 student-teacher ratio. MySchoolScout does not publish a rating for this profile because there is not enough verified data to rate it fairly.
Structured state assessment records for Hillside Colony Elementary - 04 show 68% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 69% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022). Based on limited data: 0% component coverage.
What Parents Should Know
At 10 students, Hillside Colony Elementary - 04 is on the smaller side. That usually buys more individual attention and teachers who know every kid by name, with the trade-off of fewer electives and extracurriculars than a larger school can staff. Ask what activities it actually offers.
Hillside Colony Elementary - 04 sits in a rural area, which can mean longer drives for some families. Rural schools are often community anchors with smaller classes, but check transportation, after-school options, and access to specialized services before you commit.
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
Why doesn't this school have a score?
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Test Scores SD EDFACTS (2021-22)
Based on 26 test records from SD state assessments. About our data
Proficiency Trend
↓ DecliningAverage 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
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. Doland Elementary - 03 (rated 8.6/10, 11.4 miles away). Another option is Hitchcock-Tulare Elementary - 05 (rated 7.5/10, 19.2 miles away, in nearby Hitchcock). Additionally, Clark Elementary - 02 (rated 5.7/10, 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 | 2.3 |
| Shamrock Colony Elementary - 05 Willow Lake | 9.3 mi | — |
| Doland Elementary - 03 Doland | 11.4 mi | 8.6 |
| 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 | 6.5 |
| Clark Middle School - 03 Clark | 18.0 mi | 3.5 |
| SUNNY PLAINS CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Iroquois | 21.3 mi | 5.4 |
| Clark Elementary - 02 Clark | 18.1 mi | 5.7 |
| Hitchcock-Tulare Elementary - 05 Hitchcock | 19.2 mi | 7.5 |
| 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
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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 loaded state assessment records, Hillside Colony Elementary - 04 has 68% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 69% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
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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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
Resources & Links
District
Doland School District 56-2- District Enrollment
- 153
- Schools in District
- 7
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $15,988
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