Needs Improvement
#572 of 574 schools in SD
Tschetter Colony Elementary - 03
Elementary School · Freeman School District 33-1 · Freeman, SD
A Freeman School District 33-1 elementary school where students score 32 points below what's typical for similar communities.
PO Box 220, Freeman, SD 57029
- Math 25% proficient (2022)
- Reading 25% proficient (2022)
- 23:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Tschetter Colony Elementary - 03 score 25% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 57%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. SD average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 50 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 25% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 39% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 39% (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 28 test records from SD state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Tschetter Colony Elementary - 03 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 17Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$77,321
Median home value
$183,700
Median rent
$803/mo
College educated
21.9%
Homeownership
81.5%
Poverty rate
15.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 57029; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
2 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wolf Creek Colony Elementary - 04Enrollment path unverified | 8.7 | K–8 | 3.6 mi | 34 | Compare → |
| Freeman Elementary - 02Enrollment path unverified | 5.9 | K–6 | Not available | 188 | 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.
Freeman School District 33-1
- Schools in district
- 5
- Rank in district
- #5 of 5
- District spending per student
- $13,342NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 14.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Tschetter Colony Elementary - 03 is listed in Freeman School District 33-1; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Tschetter Colony Elementary - 03
Tschetter Colony Elementary - 03 is a public elementary school in Freeman, SD, part of Freeman School District 33-1, serving approximately 46 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 23:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 2.2 out of 10 and ranks #572 of 574 schools in SD. State assessment records show 39% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 39% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Tschetter Colony Elementary - 03
What grades does Tschetter Colony Elementary - 03 serve?
Tschetter Colony Elementary - 03 serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Tschetter Colony Elementary - 03?
Tschetter Colony Elementary - 03 has an enrollment of approximately 46 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Tschetter Colony Elementary - 03?
The student-teacher ratio at Tschetter Colony Elementary - 03 is 23:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Tschetter Colony Elementary - 03 rank in SD?
Tschetter Colony Elementary - 03 ranks #572 of 574 schools in SD.
What is Tschetter Colony Elementary - 03's MySchoolScout rating?
Tschetter Colony Elementary - 03 has a current MySchoolScout rating of 2.2 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Tschetter Colony Elementary - 03?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Tschetter Colony Elementary - 03 has 39% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 39% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Tschetter Colony Elementary - 03 a charter school?
No, Tschetter Colony Elementary - 03 is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Tschetter Colony Elementary - 03 a Title I school?
No, Tschetter Colony Elementary - 03 is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 8th
- Enrollment
- 46
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 23:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 2
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Hutchinson County
- Phone
- (605) 925-4216
- Area population (ZIP 57029)
- 2,317
- Area average commute
- 18.9 min
- Area median age
- 41.5
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.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- 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.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- 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 57029; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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