Clark Colony Elementary - 05

Clark Colony Elementary - 05 is a small public elementary school located in Raymond, South Dakota, serving grades K-8 with a total enrollment of 19 students. The school is part of the Doland School District 56-2, which is ranked 116 out of 147 school districts in the state and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Academically, Clark Colony Elementary - 05 has a mixed performance compared to the state and district averages. In English Language Arts, the school's proficiency rate of 50% is on par with the state average, but higher than the district's 45.94%. In Mathematics, the school's proficiency rate of 40% is slightly lower than the state and district averages. The school's performance varies across grade levels, with 3rd and 7th grades performing above the state and district in both subjects, while 5th and 8th grades struggle, particularly in Math. Compared to nearby schools, Clark Colony Elementary - 05 generally performs better than Hillside Colony Elementary - 04 and Shamrock Colony Elementary - 05, but lags behind the higher-performing Spink Colony Elementary - 03 and Glendale Colony Elementary - 04.

The school's high chronic absenteeism rate, ranging from 2.9% to 20.8% over the past few years, is a significant concern and may be impacting its academic performance. Additionally, the school's female students rank lower than the male students, and the school's English Language Learner (ELL) students perform better than the state average. Despite these challenges, the school maintains a relatively high per-student spending and a low student-to-teacher ratio, which may contribute to its academic performance. By addressing the identified issues, such as chronic absenteeism and equity gaps, Clark Colony Elementary - 05 can work towards improving its overall educational outcomes and providing a high-quality learning experience for all its students.