Overview
Long Lake Colony Elementary - 05 is a public elementary serving grades 0–8 in Wetonka, South Dakota. The school enrolls 27 students. It is part of the Leola School District 44-2 district.
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Strengths & Things to Consider
Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against South Dakota state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.
Strengths
Smaller-than-average class sizes
13.5:1 student-to-teacher ratio (US average ≈ 16:1)
Intimate school community
27 students — small for a US elementary school
Things to Consider
Higher share of students from low-income families
89% free/reduced-lunch eligibility — schools in this range benefit from strong parent engagement programs
Key Facts
SectorPublic
School Type—
LevelElementary
Grade Span0–8
DistrictLeola School District 44-2
County46089
CityWetonka
ZIP57481
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID464164000393
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment27
Race/ethnicity breakdown will appear here once state-level demographic data is ingested. Check back soon.
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Equity & Title I
In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.
FRL %89%
State Avg35%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2023)