Grassland Colony Elementary - 06 in Westport, SD

At a glance

Reported students

NCES CCD 2024–25

Teachers (FTE)

1.9

NCES CCD 2024–25

Student–teacher ratio

6.3:1

Calculated; not a class-size measure

Grades served

KG–08

NCES preliminary directory 2025–26

South Dakota elementary enrollment

5th percentile

Compared with 316 same-level schools reporting enrollment.

District median enrollment

32.5

Grassland Colony Elementary - 06: 12 reported students.

State peer staffing position

5th percentile

6.3:1 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: 17
Teachers (FTE): 1
Student–teacher ratio: 17:1

What the reported data says about Grassland Colony Elementary - 06

Grassland Colony Elementary - 06 is a public elementary school serving grades KG–08 in Westport. It is one of 6 current school records connected to Leola School District 44-2. NCES reports 12 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 5th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.

The reported student–teacher ratio is 6.3:1, 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 58.8% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 5.9%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.

Questions worth asking Grassland Colony Elementary - 06

1How do the reported 6.3:1 student–teacher ratio and 1.9 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: 58.8%
Students with disabilities: 5.9%
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.

Long Lake Colony Elementary - 05

Elementary · Grades KG–08

30 reported students

Spring Creek Colony Elementary - 04

Elementary · Grades KG–08

35 reported students

Leola Elementary - 02

Elementary · Grades PK–05

57 reported students

Leola Jr. High - 03

Middle · Grades 06–08

22 reported students

Leola High School - 01

High · Grades 09–12

38 reported students

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Public schools near Grassland Colony Elementary - 06

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
Long Lake Colony Elementary - 05 Elementary · Leola School District 44-2	KG–08	30	4.4 mi
Deerfield Colony Elementary - 05 Elementary · Ipswich Public School District 22-6	PK–08	26	7.6 mi
Leola Elementary - 02 Elementary · Leola School District 44-2	PK–05	57	8 mi
Leola High School - 01 High · Leola School District 44-2	09–12	38	8 mi
Leola Jr. High - 03 Middle · Leola School District 44-2	06–08	22	8 mi

Frequently asked questions about Grassland Colony Elementary - 06

What grades does Grassland Colony Elementary - 06 serve?

Grassland Colony Elementary - 06 reports grades KG–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Leola School District 44-2.

How many students attend Grassland Colony Elementary - 06?

Grassland Colony Elementary - 06 reported 12 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 5th percentile among 316 South Dakota elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 17 students.

What is the student–teacher ratio at Grassland Colony Elementary - 06?

The calculated ratio is 6.3:1, based on 12 students and 1.9 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 Grassland Colony Elementary - 06 a public, charter, or magnet school?

Grassland Colony Elementary - 06 is a public school. Enrollment is generally based on Leola School District 44-2 attendance boundaries and transfer rules.

Which school district is Grassland Colony Elementary - 06 in?

Grassland Colony Elementary - 06 is part of Leola School District 44-2, based in Leola, SD, which operates 6 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.

What public schools are near Grassland Colony Elementary - 06?

The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Long Lake Colony Elementary - 05 (4.4 mi), Deerfield Colony Elementary - 05 (7.6 mi), Leola Elementary - 02 (8 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.