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Platte Colony Elementary - 10

Public Grades K-8

230^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 300 South Dakota Elementary Schools

Better than 23% of South Dakota elementary schools

Summary

Platte Colony Elementary - 10 is a small public elementary school serving grades K-8 in the rural town of Academy, South Dakota, with a total enrollment of just 23 students. The school is part of the Platte - Geddes School District 11-5, which is ranked 46 out of 147 school districts in the state and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Academically, Platte Colony Elementary - 10 has relatively low performance compared to the district and state averages. In the 2024-2025 school year, the school's proficiency rates in English Language Arts (33.33%), Mathematics (33.33%), and Science (25%) were all significantly below the Platte - Geddes School District and South Dakota state averages. The school's performance is particularly weak in 4th grade English Language Arts (0% proficient) and 5th grade Mathematics (0% proficient). However, the school does have some bright spots, such as 50% proficiency in 5th and 8th grade English Language Arts, and 50% proficiency in 4th and 8th grade Mathematics.

Platte Colony Elementary - 10 also faces challenges with high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 20.2% to 8.6% in recent years, which is significantly higher than the state average. The school's demographics, with a high proportion of White, Special Education, and English Language Learner students, may contribute to its academic performance challenges. Interestingly, the school has a relatively low student-teacher ratio and high per-student spending, but these resources do not appear to be translating into strong academic outcomes. In comparison, the nearby Platte - Geddes Elementary - 02 has significantly higher academic performance, with proficiency rates in the 60-70% range for English Language Arts and 70-80% range for Mathematics.

Students ?

6.8

Student/teacher ratio ?

13%

Free/discounted lunch ?

35271 270 St
Academy, SD 57369

(605) 337-3391

District: Platte - Geddes School District 11-5

Students who attend Platte Colony Elementary - 10 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

✓Small classes — about 7 students per teacher

Worth a look

!Test scores below the South Dakota average (32% vs 47% meeting standards)

!In the lower quartile statewide (23rd percentile)

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

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school32%

District avg62%

South Dakota avg47%

Elementary school

230^th of 300

South Dakota public elementary schools ?

Bottom 23%

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

Middle school

124^th of 246

South Dakota public middle schools ?

Top 50%

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

3^rd 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

English Language Learner (2025)33rd percentile+10 vs school

Female (2025)32nd percentile+9 vs school

White (2025)16th percentile-7 vs school

Special Education (2025)14th percentile-9 vs school

Middle school

Male (2025)44th percentile-6 vs school

White (2025)40th percentile-10 vs school

Female (2025)37th percentile-12 vs school

Special Education (2025)6th percentile-44 vs school

By subject vs South Dakota (2024-2025) ?

English Language Arts33%-18 vs state

Mathematics33%-10 vs state

Science25%-19 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
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
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
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

Frequently Asked Questions about Platte Colony Elementary - 10

What is the racial makeup of Platte Colony Elementary - 10?

Students at Platte Colony Elementary - 10 are 100% White.

What district is Platte Colony Elementary - 10 in?

Platte - Geddes School District 11-5

How many students attend Platte Colony Elementary - 10?

In the 2024-25 school year, 22 students attended Platte Colony Elementary - 10.

Is Platte Colony Elementary - 10 a good school?

Platte Colony Elementary - 10 ranks in the bottom 23.3% of South Dakota elementary schools.

What schools do graduates of Platte Colony Elementary - 10 attend?

Students who attend Platte Colony Elementary - 10 usually go on to attend:

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

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