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Lakeview Colony Elementary - 05

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Lakeview Colony Elementary - 05 ranks 68 th of 300 South Dakota elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Public Grades K-8

68^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 300 South Dakota Elementary Schools

Better than 77% of South Dakota elementary schools

Summary

Lakeview Colony Elementary - 05 is a small public elementary school located in Lake Andes, South Dakota, serving grades K-8 with a total enrollment of 25 students. Despite its small size, the school stands out for its exceptional academic performance, significantly outpacing the Andes Central School District 11-1 and the state of South Dakota in English Language Arts and Mathematics assessments.

In the 2024-2025 school year, an impressive 94.12% of Lakeview Colony Elementary - 05 students were proficient or better in English Language Arts, and 76.47% were proficient or better in Mathematics, compared to the district's 30.72% and 25.49%, respectively, and the state's 50.93% and 43.49%. The school's performance is particularly strong for male students, who ranked 2nd out of 292 South Dakota elementary schools, and for low socioeconomic status students, who ranked 22nd out of 237 schools, suggesting the school effectively supports traditionally underperforming student populations.

Compared to nearby schools, such as Andes Central Elementary - 02 and Clearfield Colony Elementary - 07, both part of the Andes Central School District, Lakeview Colony Elementary - 05 significantly outperforms them in academic assessments. The school's small size, high per-student spending, and low student-teacher ratio may contribute to its academic success and ability to support diverse student needs.

Students ?

11.5

Student/teacher ratio ?

$19,089

Per pupil spending ?

87%

Free/discounted lunch ?

28748 386th Ave
Lake Andes, SD 57356

(605) 487-7655

District: Andes Central School District 11-1

Students who attend Lakeview Colony Elementary - 05 usually attend:

High:

Andes Central High School - 01

Racial breakdown:

White:

100.0%

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At a glance

Strengths

✓Test scores above the South Dakota average (75% vs 47% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 23% of South Dakota elementary schools

✓Small classes — about 12 students per teacher

Worth a look

!Science scores 27 pts below the South Dakota average

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school75%

District avg27%

South Dakota avg47%

Elementary school

68^th of 300

South Dakota public elementary schools ?

Top 23%

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★★★★★

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Middle school

5^th of 246

South Dakota public middle schools ?

Top 2%

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

1^st of 2Elementary Schools in the Andes Central School District 11-1

94^th of 147Andes Central School District 11-1 among South Dakota districts

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

Elementary school

Male (2025)99th percentile+22 vs school

Low Socio Economic Status (2025)91st percentile+13 vs school

English Language Learner (2025)86th percentile+8 vs school

White (2025)76th percentile~ school

Female (2025)68th percentile-10 vs school

Middle school

Female (2025)98th percentile~ school

Low Socio Economic Status (2025)98th percentile~ school

White (2025)98th percentile~ school

English Language Learner (2025)91st percentile-7 vs school

Male (2025)85th percentile-13 vs school

By subject vs South Dakota (2024-2025) ?

English Language Arts94%+43 vs state

Mathematics76%+33 vs state

Science17%-27 vs state

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts (2025)							Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics (2025)							Smarter Balanced Assessments Science (2025)			Per Pupil Expenditures (2025)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts 3rd Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts 4th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts 5th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts 6th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts 7th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts 8th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts All Grades	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 3rd Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 4th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 5th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 6th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 7th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 8th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics All Grades	Smarter Balanced Assessments Science 5th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Science 8th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Science All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Lakeview Colony Elementary - 05	Public	K-8	28748 386th Ave	Lake Andes	57356	Charles Mix County	Andes Central School District 11-1	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(605) 487-7655	23	2	11.5	87.0%	23 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	72.4	68^th of 300 public elementary schools	77.3%					(n/a)	100.0	100.0	66.7	100.0	100.0	100.0	94.1	100.0	100.0	33.3	100.0	83.3	66.7	76.5	0.0	33.3	16.7	$19,089	$2,240	$16,850
Andes Central Elementary - 02	Public	PK, KG-5	1001 High St	Lake Andes	57356	Charles Mix County	Andes Central School District 11-1	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(605) 487-5243	184	14	13.0	100.0%	32 (17.4%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (2.7%)	0 (0.0%)	108 (58.7%)	0 (0.0%)	39 (21.2%)	25.3	240^th of 300 public elementary schools	20.0%		20.6	170^th of 201 public elementary schools	15.4%	70	19.2	31.8	29.2				26.4	19.2	40.9	25.0				27.8	12.5			$20,482	$3,033	$17,449
Armour Elementary - 02	Public	PK, KG-5	905 Dobson Ave	Armour	57313	Douglas County	Armour School District 21-1	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(605) 724-2698	119	9	12.8	10.1%	103 (86.6%)	1 (0.8%)	10 (8.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (4.2%)	32.6	224^th of 300 public elementary schools	25.3%		28.3	156^th of 201 public elementary schools	22.4%	68	26.7	30.8	33.3				30.0	40.0	38.5	33.3				37.5	16.7			$14,073	$1,114	$12,958
Wagner Elementary - 02	Public	K-4	101 Walnut Ave SW	Wagner	57380	Charles Mix County	Wagner Community School District 11-4	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(605) 384-3393	333	34	9.8	100.0%	100 (30.0%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (3.6%)	0 (0.0%)	194 (58.3%)	0 (0.0%)	27 (8.1%)	33.2	221^st of 300 public elementary schools	26.3%		15	180^th of 201 public elementary schools	10.4%	41	29.7	32.2					30.8	43.3	30.5					37.6				$16,859	$972	$15,887
Greenwood Colony Elementary - 05	Public	K-8	28781 402nd Ave	Delmont	57330	Douglas County	Tripp-Delmont School District 33-5	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(605) 935-6766	3	1	3.0		3 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)		100.0			100.0		100.0		100.0			100.0		100.0
Clearfield Colony Elementary - 07	Public	K-8	40248 293rd Ave	Delmont	57330	Charles Mix County	Tripp-Delmont School District 33-5	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(605) 935-6766	26	1	26.0		26 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	9.5	283^rd of 300 public elementary schools	5.7%					(n/a)	0.0	0.0	0.0	50.0	100.0	50.0	21.4	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0

Frequently Asked Questions about Lakeview Colony Elementary - 05

What schools do graduates of Lakeview Colony Elementary - 05 attend?

Students who attend Lakeview Colony Elementary - 05 usually go on to attend:

High : Andes Central High School - 01

What district is Lakeview Colony Elementary - 05 in?

Andes Central School District 11-1

How many students attend Lakeview Colony Elementary - 05?

In the 2024-25 school year, 23 students attended Lakeview Colony Elementary - 05.

What is the racial makeup of Lakeview Colony Elementary - 05?

Students at Lakeview Colony Elementary - 05 are 100% White.

Is Lakeview Colony Elementary - 05 a good school?

Lakeview Colony Elementary - 05 ranks 68^th of 300 South Dakota elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

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