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Spring Valley Colony Elementary - 05
Elementary School · Wessington Springs School District 36-2 · Wessington Springs, SD
A Wessington Springs School District 36-2 elementary school serving grades Kindergarten – 8th.
PO Box 449, Wessington Springs, SD 57382
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
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 14-year record (2009–2022), then recovered 20 points since 2019, reaching 40% in 2022.
Show all 13 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 22% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 42% (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 Spring Valley Colony Elementary - 05 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 19Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$77,083
Median home value
$132,100
Median rent
$457/mo
College educated
27.3%
Homeownership
79.4%
Poverty rate
6.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 57382; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
2 in Wessington Springs School District 36-2
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wessington Springs Elementary - 02Enrollment path unverified | 7.3 | PK–6 | Not available | 140 | Compare → |
| Wessington Springs Elementary Cyber School - 94Enrollment path unverified | Not rated | K–6 | Not available | 7 | 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.
Wessington Springs School District 36-2
- Schools in district
- 7
- District spending per student
- $10,820NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 16.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
Spring Valley Colony Elementary - 05 is listed in Wessington Springs School District 36-2; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Spring Valley Colony Elementary - 05
Spring Valley Colony Elementary - 05 is a public elementary school in Wessington Springs, SD, part of Wessington Springs School District 36-2, serving approximately 19 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 19:1 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 22% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 42% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Based on limited data: 0% component coverage.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Spring Valley Colony Elementary - 05
What grades does Spring Valley Colony Elementary - 05 serve?
Spring Valley Colony Elementary - 05 serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Spring Valley Colony Elementary - 05?
Spring Valley Colony Elementary - 05 has an enrollment of approximately 19 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Spring Valley Colony Elementary - 05?
The student-teacher ratio at Spring Valley Colony Elementary - 05 is 19:1. 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 Spring Valley Colony Elementary - 05?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Spring Valley Colony Elementary - 05 has 22% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 42% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Spring Valley Colony Elementary - 05 a charter school?
No, Spring Valley Colony Elementary - 05 is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Spring Valley Colony Elementary - 05 a Title I school?
No, Spring Valley Colony Elementary - 05 is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 8th
- Enrollment
- 19
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 19:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 1
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Jerauld County
- Phone
- (605) 539-9311
- Area population (ZIP 57382)
- 1,238
- Area average commute
- 16.6 min
- Area median age
- 54.4
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 57382; 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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