At a glance
Reported students
26
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
1.75
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
14.9:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
KG–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
South Dakota elementary enrollment
16th percentile
Compared with 316 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
47
Red Willow Colony School - 09: 26 reported students.
State peer staffing position
78th percentile
14.9:1 reported; state peer median 12.7:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 21
- Teachers (FTE)
- 1
- Student–teacher ratio
- 21:1
What the reported data says about Red Willow Colony School - 09
Red Willow Colony School - 09 is a public elementary school serving grades KG–08 in White. It is one of 5 current school records connected to Deubrook Area School District 05-6. NCES reports 26 students for 2024–25.
Among 316 elementary schools in South Dakota with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 149.5 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 16th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 14.9:1, above the South Dakota median of 12.7:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (100%) and Hispanic or Latino (0%). English learners represent 85.7% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 9.5%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Red Willow Colony School - 09
- 1How do the reported 14.9:1 student–teacher ratio and 1.75 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 0.25 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 85.7%
- Students with disabilities
- 9.5%
- Lunch program
- No
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0.25
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White100%
- Hispanic0%
- Black0%
- Asian0%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial0%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Not reported as offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Deubrook Area School District 05-6
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Norfeld Colony Elementary - 07
Elementary · Grades KG–08
26 reported students
Deubrook Elementary - 03
Elementary · Grades PK–06
225 reported students
Deubrook Jr. High - 02
Middle · Grades 07–08
47 reported students
Deubrook High School - 01
High · Grades 09–12
105 reported students
Public schools near Red Willow Colony School - 09
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deubrook Elementary - 03 Elementary · Deubrook Area School District 05-6 | PK–06 | 225 | 5.4 mi |
| Deubrook High School - 01 High · Deubrook Area School District 05-6 | 09–12 | 105 | 7.9 mi |
| Deubrook Jr. High - 02 Middle · Deubrook Area School District 05-6 | 07–08 | 47 | 7.9 mi |
| Estelline High School - 01 High · Estelline School District 28-2 | 09–12 | 83 | 8.6 mi |
| Estelline Middle School - 03 Middle · Estelline School District 28-2 | 06–08 | 60 | 8.6 mi |
| Estelline Elementary - 02 Elementary · Estelline School District 28-2 | PK–05 | 149 | 8.6 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Red Willow Colony School - 09
What grades does Red Willow Colony School - 09 serve?
Red Willow Colony School - 09 reports grades KG–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Deubrook Area School District 05-6.
How many students attend Red Willow Colony School - 09?
Red Willow Colony School - 09 reported 26 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 16th percentile among 316 South Dakota elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 21 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Red Willow Colony School - 09?
The calculated ratio is 14.9:1, based on 26 students and 1.75 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The South Dakota median for the same school level is 12.7:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Red Willow Colony School - 09 a public, charter, or magnet school?
Red Willow Colony School - 09 is a public school. Enrollment is generally based on Deubrook Area School District 05-6 attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
Which school district is Red Willow Colony School - 09 in?
Red Willow Colony School - 09 is part of Deubrook Area School District 05-6, based in White, SD, which operates 5 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Red Willow Colony School - 09?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Deubrook Elementary - 03 (5.4 mi), Deubrook High School - 01 (7.9 mi), Deubrook Jr. High - 02 (7.9 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.