Rolland Colony Elementary - 05 in White, SD

At a glance

Reported students

NCES CCD 2024–25

Teachers (FTE)

NCES CCD 2024–25

Student–teacher ratio

9:1

Calculated; not a class-size measure

Grades served

KG–08

NCES preliminary directory 2025–26

South Dakota elementary enrollment

3rd percentile

Compared with 316 same-level schools reporting enrollment.

District median enrollment

Rolland Colony Elementary - 05: 9 reported students.

State peer staffing position

16th percentile

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: 15
Teachers (FTE): 1
Student–teacher ratio: 15:1

What the reported data says about Rolland Colony Elementary - 05

Rolland Colony Elementary - 05 is a public elementary school serving grades KG–08 in White. It is one of 5 current school records connected to Elkton School District 05-3. NCES reports 9 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 3rd percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.

The reported student–teacher ratio is 9:1, below 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 66.7% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 6.7%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.

Questions worth asking Rolland Colony Elementary - 05

1How do the reported 9:1 student–teacher ratio and 1 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 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?

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Enrollment needs

English learners: 66.7%
Students with disabilities: 6.7%
Lunch program: No

Reported support staff

Counselors (FTE): 0
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.

Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.

Newdale Colony Elementary - 04

Elementary · Grades KG–08

29 reported students

Elkton Elementary - 02

Elementary · Grades PK–06

186 reported students

Elkton Jr. High - 03

Middle · Grades 07–08

65 reported students

Elkton High School - 01

High · Grades 09–12

140 reported students

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Public schools near Rolland Colony Elementary - 05

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
Newdale Colony Elementary - 04 Elementary · Elkton School District 05-3	KG–08	29	4.8 mi
Norfeld Colony Elementary - 07 Elementary · Deubrook Area School District 05-6	KG–08	26	5.9 mi
Deubrook High School - 01 High · Deubrook Area School District 05-6	09–12	105	7 mi
Deubrook Jr. High - 02 Middle · Deubrook Area School District 05-6	07–08	47	7 mi
Elkton Elementary - 02 Elementary · Elkton School District 05-3	PK–06	186	9.3 mi
Hillcrest Elementary - 04 Elementary · Brookings School District 05-1	PK–03	316	9.6 mi

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Frequently asked questions about Rolland Colony Elementary - 05

What grades does Rolland Colony Elementary - 05 serve?

Rolland Colony Elementary - 05 reports grades KG–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Elkton School District 05-3.

How many students attend Rolland Colony Elementary - 05?

Rolland Colony Elementary - 05 reported 9 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 3rd percentile among 316 South Dakota elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 15 students.

What is the student–teacher ratio at Rolland Colony Elementary - 05?

The calculated ratio is 9:1, based on 9 students and 1 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 Rolland Colony Elementary - 05 a public, charter, or magnet school?

Rolland Colony Elementary - 05 is a public school. Enrollment is generally based on Elkton School District 05-3 attendance boundaries and transfer rules.

Which school district is Rolland Colony Elementary - 05 in?

Rolland Colony Elementary - 05 is part of Elkton School District 05-3, based in Elkton, SD, which operates 5 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.

What public schools are near Rolland Colony Elementary - 05?

The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Newdale Colony Elementary - 04 (4.8 mi), Norfeld Colony Elementary - 07 (5.9 mi), Deubrook High School - 01 (7 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.