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Spring Valley Colony Elementary - 05
Elementary School · Wessington Springs School District 36-2
PO Box 449, Wessington Springs, SD 57382
Enrollment
19
Student-Teacher
19:1
Grades
Kindergarten – 8th
Enrollment
19
Student-Teacher
19:1
Grades
Kindergarten – 8th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
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Spring Valley Colony Elementary - 05
Elementary School in Wessington Springs · grades Kindergarten – 8th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.
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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. Spring Valley Colony Elementary - 05 serves approximately 19 students, and covers grades Kindergarten-8th, and has 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.
Structured state assessment records for Spring Valley Colony Elementary - 05 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.
What Parents Should Know
At 19 students, Spring Valley Colony Elementary - 05 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.
Spring Valley Colony Elementary - 05 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
- 19 students
- Type
- Public
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 19:1
- Address
- PO Box 449, Wessington Springs, SD 57382
- Website
- wessingtonsprings.k12.sd.us
- Phone
- (605) 539-9311
- Data Year
- SY 2022-23
Why doesn't this school have a score?
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.
Our rating model requires at least 2 of 3 data components (academics, student progress, college readiness, and resources) to generate a meaningful score. Schools below this threshold receive a Limited Profile to avoid misleading ratings.
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 449, Wessington Springs, SD 57382
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Spring Valley Colony Elementary - 05 may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Kimball Elementary - 02 (rated 8.2/10, 20.7 miles away, in nearby Kimball). Another option is Miller Elementary - 02 (rated 8.2/10, 33.4 miles away, in nearby Miller). Additionally, Wessington Springs Elementary - 02 (rated 7.3/10, 16.5 miles away). For more schools in Wessington Springs, see our Wessington Springs schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 33.4 miNeighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 57382 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$77,083
Median Home Value
$132,100
Median Rent
$457/mo
Population
1,238
College Educated
27.3%
Homeownership
79.4%
Avg Commute
16.6 min
Poverty Rate
6.6%
Median Age
54.4
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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.
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- 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
Resources & Links
District
Wessington Springs School District 36-2- District Enrollment
- 429
- Schools in District
- 7
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $10,820
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