Platte Colony Elementary - 10

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.