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Platte Colony Elementary - 10
Elementary School · Platte - Geddes School District 11-5
PO Box 140, Platte, SD 57369
Enrollment
23
Student-Teacher
7.7:1
Grades
Kindergarten – 8th
Enrollment
23
Student-Teacher
7.7:1
Grades
Kindergarten – 8th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
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Platte Colony Elementary - 10
Elementary School in Platte · grades Kindergarten – 8th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.
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About Platte Colony Elementary - 10
Platte Colony Elementary - 10 is a public elementary school in Platte, SD, part of Platte - Geddes School District 11-5. Platte Colony Elementary - 10 serves approximately 23 students, and covers grades Kindergarten-8th, and has a 7.7:1 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 Platte Colony Elementary - 10 show 65% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 71% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022). Based on limited data: 0% component coverage.
What Parents Should Know
At 23 students, Platte Colony Elementary - 10 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.
At 7.7:1 students to teachers, Platte Colony Elementary - 10 sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.
Platte Colony Elementary - 10 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
- 23 students
- Type
- Public
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 7.7:1
- Address
- PO Box 140, Platte, SD 57369
- Phone
- (605) 337-3391
- 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.
Location
PO Box 140, Platte, SD 57369
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Platte Colony Elementary - 10 may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Cedar Grove Colony Elementary - 14 (rated 8.9/10, 16.6 miles away). Another option is Kimball Elementary - 02 (rated 8.2/10, 20.9 miles away, in nearby Kimball). Additionally, Platte - Geddes Elementary - 02 (rated 8.1/10, 15.5 miles away). For more schools in Platte, see our Platte schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 28.5 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Platte - Geddes High School - 01 Platte | 15.4 mi | 7.5 |
| Platte - Geddes Jr. High - 03 Platte | 15.4 mi | 7.2 |
| Platte - Geddes Elementary - 02 Platte | 15.5 mi | 8.1 |
| Grass Ranch Colony Elementary - 13 Kimball | 17.3 mi | 6.6 |
| Grass Ranch Colony High School - 15 Kimball | 17.3 mi | — |
| Kimball Middle School - 04 Kimball | 20.9 mi | 6.8 |
| Kimball Elementary - 02 Kimball | 20.9 mi | 8.2 |
| Kimball High School - 01 Kimball | 20.9 mi | 8.1 |
| Cedar Grove Colony Elementary - 14 Platte | 16.6 mi | 8.9 |
| Burke Elementary - 02 Burke | 21.6 mi | 6.4 |
| Burke High School - 01 Burke | 21.6 mi | 7.9 |
| Burke Middle School - 04 Burke | 21.6 mi | 5.0 |
| Chamberlain High School - 01 Chamberlain | 24.3 mi | 7.0 |
| Chamberlain Jr. High - 02 Chamberlain | 24.3 mi | 5.6 |
| Gregory Elementary - 02 Gregory | 22.2 mi | 6.4 |
| Gregory High School - 01 Gregory | 22.2 mi | 7.0 |
| Gregory Junior High - 04 Gregory | 22.2 mi | 6.7 |
| Chamberlain Elementary - 03 Chamberlain | 25.4 mi | 6.8 |
| ST JOSEPH INDIAN SCHOOL Chamberlain | 26.6 mi | 7.7 |
| South Central Elementary - 03 Bonesteel | 28.5 mi | 7.6 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 57369 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$76,292
Median Home Value
$226,000
Median Rent
$869/mo
Population
2,605
College Educated
32.7%
Homeownership
79.3%
Poverty Rate
20.7%
Median Age
38.9
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Platte Colony Elementary - 10
What grades does Platte Colony Elementary - 10 serve?
Platte Colony Elementary - 10 serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Platte Colony Elementary - 10?
Platte Colony Elementary - 10 has an enrollment of approximately 23 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Platte Colony Elementary - 10?
The student-teacher ratio at Platte Colony Elementary - 10 is 7.7:1. 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 Platte Colony Elementary - 10?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Platte Colony Elementary - 10 has 65% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 71% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Platte Colony Elementary - 10 a charter school?
No, Platte Colony Elementary - 10 is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Platte Colony Elementary - 10 a Title I school?
No, Platte Colony Elementary - 10 is not currently a Title I school.
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 8th
- Enrollment
- 23
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 7.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 3
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Charles Mix County
- Phone
- (605) 337-3391
Resources & Links
District
Platte - Geddes School District 11-5- District Enrollment
- 509
- Schools in District
- 5
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $11,895
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