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Cedar Grove Colony Elementary - 14

Q: Is Cedar Grove Colony Elementary - 14 a good school?

Cedar Grove Colony Elementary - 14 ranks 162 nd of 300 South Dakota elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Public Grades K-8

162^nd

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 300 South Dakota Elementary Schools

Better than 46% of South Dakota elementary schools

Summary

Cedar Grove Colony Elementary - 14 is a small, rural public school serving grades K-8 in Platte, South Dakota, with a student population of just 43. Despite its small size, the school stands out for its exceptional academic performance, outpacing state and district averages in both English Language Arts (ELA) and Mathematics proficiency across multiple grade levels.

In 2024-2025, Cedar Grove Colony Elementary - 14 had an impressive 62.07% of students proficient or better in ELA and Mathematics, compared to 50.93% and 43.49% for the state, respectively. The school's 8th-grade students achieved 100% proficiency in ELA, Mathematics, and Science, significantly higher than the state averages. However, the school faces challenges in maintaining consistent attendance, with a chronic absenteeism rate of 20.2% in 2024-2025, which is higher than the state average.

When compared to nearby schools, Platte Colony Elementary - 10, another small school in the Platte - Geddes School District 11-5, has a lower overall performance, with a 33.33% proficiency rate in ELA and Mathematics. In contrast, the larger Platte - Geddes Elementary - 02 within the same district outperforms Cedar Grove Colony Elementary - 14 in ELA and Mathematics proficiency. Additionally, Corsica-Stickney Elementary - 02, located in a different district, also demonstrates stronger academic achievement compared to Cedar Grove Colony Elementary - 14.

Students ?

13.3

Student/teacher ratio ?

$11,820

Per pupil spending ?

7.1%

Free/discounted lunch ?

36926 266th St
Platte, SD 57369

(605) 337-2468

District: Platte - Geddes School District 11-5

Students who attend Cedar Grove Colony Elementary - 14 usually attend:

Middle:	Platte - Geddes Junior High - 03
High:	Platte - Geddes High School - 01

Racial breakdown:

White:

100.0%

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At a glance

Strengths

✓Test scores above the South Dakota average (66% vs 47% meeting standards)

Worth a look

!Some student groups rank well below the school's overall statewide standing

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school66%

District avg62%

South Dakota avg47%

Elementary school

162^nd of 300

South Dakota public elementary schools ?

Bottom 46%

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

Middle school

4^th of 246

South Dakota public middle schools ?

Top 2%

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

2^nd of 3Elementary Schools in the Platte - Geddes School District 11-5

46^th of 147Platte - Geddes School District 11-5 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

Female (2025)71st percentile+25 vs school

English Language Learner (2025)65th percentile+19 vs school

White (2025)39th percentile-7 vs school

Special Education (2025)25th percentile-21 vs school

Male (2025)25th percentile-21 vs school

Middle school

White (2025)99th percentile~ school

Female (2025)97th percentile~ school

Special Education (2025)95th percentile-3 vs school

Male (2025)94th percentile-4 vs school

By subject vs South Dakota (2024-2025) ?

Science100%+57 vs state

English Language Arts62%+11 vs state

Mathematics62%+19 vs state

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Schools Near Cedar Grove Colony Elementary - 14

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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
Cedar Grove Colony Elementary - 14	Public	K-8	36926 266th St	Platte	57369	Brule County	Platte - Geddes School District 11-5	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(605) 337-2468	44	3	13.3		44 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	51	162^nd of 300 public elementary schools	46.0%					(n/a)	28.6	25.0		71.4	80.0	100.0	62.1	28.6	25.0		100.0	40.0	100.0	62.1		100.0		$11,820	$1,966	$9,853
Grass Ranch Colony Elementary - 13	Public	K-8	36570 258th St	Kimball	57355	Brule County	Kimball School District 07-2	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(605) 778-6231	53	3	17.3	5.7%	53 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	59.6	126^th of 300 public elementary schools	58.0%					(n/a)	40.0	50.0	50.0	66.7	75.0	83.3	61.3	60.0	50.0	0.0	66.7	75.0	100.0	64.5	0.0	83.3	62.5	$9,786	$957	$8,829
Platte - Geddes Elementary - 02	Public	K-5	401 S Iowa Av	Platte	57369	Charles Mix County	Platte - Geddes School District 11-5	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(605) 337-2468	230	18	12.9	23.5%	205 (89.1%)	1 (0.4%)	7 (3.0%)	2 (0.9%)	11 (4.8%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.7%)	84.3	11^th of 300 public elementary schools	96.3%		77.2	33^rd of 201 public elementary schools	83.6%	22	57.6	74.3	65.7				66.0	90.9	74.3	65.7				76.7	62.9			$12,386	$838	$11,548
White Lake Elementary - 02	Public	PK, KG-5	410 E 4th St	White Lake	57383	Aurora County	White Lake School District 01-3	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(605) 249-2251	62	6	10.3	41.9%	61 (98.4%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	60.2	123^rd of 300 public elementary schools	59.0%		37.9	135^th of 201 public elementary schools	32.8%	12	50.0	62.5	50.0				54.2	50.0	50.0	50.0				50.0	37.5			$17,377	$1,746	$15,631
Platte Colony Elementary - 10	Public	K-8	35271 270 St	Academy	57369	Charles Mix County	Platte - Geddes School District 11-5	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(605) 337-3391	22	3	6.8		22 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	30.8	230^th of 300 public elementary schools	23.3%					(n/a)		0.0	50.0	33.3		50.0	33.3		50.0	0.0	33.3		50.0	33.3	0.0	50.0	25.0
Kimball Elementary - 02	Public	PK, KG-4	300 S East St	Kimball	57355	Brule County	Kimball School District 07-2	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(605) 778-6231	102	10	10.2	28.4%	92 (90.2%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (2.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (2.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (5.9%)	54.3	146^th of 300 public elementary schools	51.3%		60.4	76^th of 201 public elementary schools	62.2%	70	36.4	25.0					30.4	90.9	54.2					71.7				$13,582	$970	$12,612
Corsica-Stickney Elementary - 02	Public	PK, KG-5	506 Main St	Stickney	57375	Aurora County	Corsica-Stickney 21-3	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(605) 732-4221	150	11	13.9	20.7%	146 (97.3%)	1 (0.7%)	1 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	83.8	15^th of 300 public elementary schools	95.0%		81.9	23^rd of 201 public elementary schools	88.6%	8	68.0	66.7	66.7				67.2	76.0	77.8	79.2				77.6	54.2			$14,561	$1,018	$13,543

Frequently Asked Questions about Cedar Grove Colony Elementary - 14

What schools do graduates of Cedar Grove Colony Elementary - 14 attend?

Students who attend Cedar Grove Colony Elementary - 14 usually go on to attend:

Middle : Platte - Geddes Junior High - 03
High : Platte - Geddes High School - 01

How many students attend Cedar Grove Colony Elementary - 14?

In the 2024-25 school year, 44 students attended Cedar Grove Colony Elementary - 14.

What district is Cedar Grove Colony Elementary - 14 in?

Platte - Geddes School District 11-5

Is Cedar Grove Colony Elementary - 14 a good school?

Cedar Grove Colony Elementary - 14 ranks 162^nd of 300 South Dakota elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

What is the racial makeup of Cedar Grove Colony Elementary - 14?

Students at Cedar Grove Colony Elementary - 14 are 100% White.

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