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Spink Colony Elementary - 03
Elementary School · Hitchcock Tulare School District 56-6
PO Box 108, Tulare, SD 57476
Enrollment
23
Student-Teacher
11.5:1
Grades
Kindergarten – 8th
Enrollment
23
Student-Teacher
11.5:1
Grades
Kindergarten – 8th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
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Spink Colony Elementary - 03
Elementary School in Tulare · grades Kindergarten – 8th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.
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About Spink Colony Elementary - 03
Spink Colony Elementary - 03 is a public elementary school in Tulare, SD, part of Hitchcock Tulare School District 56-6. Spink Colony Elementary - 03 serves approximately 23 students, and covers grades Kindergarten-8th, and has a 11.5:1 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 Spink Colony Elementary - 03 show 34% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 39% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022). Based on limited data: 0% component coverage.
What Parents Should Know
At 23 students, Spink Colony Elementary - 03 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.
Spink Colony Elementary - 03 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
- 11.5:1
- Address
- PO Box 108, Tulare, SD 57476
- Phone
- (605) 266-2151
- 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
→ StableAverage 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 108, Tulare, SD 57476
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Spink Colony Elementary - 03 may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Doland Elementary - 03 (rated 8.6/10, 13.9 miles away, in nearby Doland). Another option is Hitchcock-Tulare Elementary - 05 (rated 7.5/10, 9.8 miles away, in nearby Hitchcock). Additionally, Redfield Elementary - 03 (rated 3.7/10, 14.2 miles away, in nearby Redfield). For more schools in Tulare, see our Tulare schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 25.1 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Glendale Colony Elementary - 04 Tulare | 3.7 mi | — |
| Hitchcock-Tulare Elementary - 05 Hitchcock | 9.8 mi | 7.5 |
| Camrose Colony Elementary - 06 Frankfort | 13.3 mi | — |
| Huron Colony Elementary - 13 Huron | 13.3 mi | — |
| Hitchcock-Tulare High School - 01 Tulare | 10.7 mi | 7.6 |
| Hitchcock-Tulare Jr. High School - 02 Tulare | 10.7 mi | — |
| Doland Elementary - 03 Doland | 13.9 mi | 8.6 |
| Doland High School - 01 Doland | 13.9 mi | — |
| Doland Jr. High - 02 Doland | 13.9 mi | — |
| Hillside Colony Elementary - 04 Doland | 12.0 mi | — |
| Redfield Elementary - 03 Redfield | 14.2 mi | 3.7 |
| Redfield High School - 01 Redfield | 14.2 mi | 7.3 |
| Redfield Middle School - 02 Redfield | 14.2 mi | 4.4 |
| Redfield Virtual School - 92 Redfield | 14.2 mi | — |
| Turtle Creek High School - 04 Redfield | 14.9 mi | — |
| Riverside Colony Elementary - 15 Huron | 19.6 mi | — |
| Clark Colony Elementary - 05 Raymond | 15.6 mi | — |
| Shamrock Colony Elementary - 05 Willow Lake | 18.7 mi | — |
| JAMES VALLEY CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Huron | 25.2 mi | 6.8 |
| Wolsey Wessington Middle School - 03 Wolsey | 25.1 mi | 4.4 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 57476 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$80,313
Median Home Value
$123,700
Median Rent
$725/mo
Population
463
College Educated
23.5%
Homeownership
90.9%
Poverty Rate
22.5%
Median Age
44.7
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Spink Colony Elementary - 03
What grades does Spink Colony Elementary - 03 serve?
Spink Colony Elementary - 03 serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Spink Colony Elementary - 03?
Spink Colony Elementary - 03 has an enrollment of approximately 23 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Spink Colony Elementary - 03?
The student-teacher ratio at Spink Colony Elementary - 03 is 11.5:1. 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 Spink Colony Elementary - 03?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Spink Colony Elementary - 03 has 34% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 39% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Spink Colony Elementary - 03 a charter school?
No, Spink Colony Elementary - 03 is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Spink Colony Elementary - 03 a Title I school?
No, Spink Colony Elementary - 03 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
- 11.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 2
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Spink County
- Phone
- (605) 266-2151
Resources & Links
District
Hitchcock Tulare School District 56-6- District Enrollment
- 247
- Schools in District
- 5
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $14,677
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