South DakotaSchoolsOld Elm Spring Colony Elementary - 03

Old Elm Spring Colony Elementary - 03

PublicGrades -18
Parkston, South Dakota · Parkston School District 33-3
SCHOOL SNAPSHOT
Students36
Student:Teacher18.0:1
Free/Reduced Lunch92%
Title INo
Old Elm Spring Colony Elementary - 03

Key Indicators

At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available

State avg: 192
36
Total Enrollment
State avg: 35%
92%+56.5pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
18.0:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
-1–8
Grade Span
Elementary
Level

Overview

Old Elm Spring Colony Elementary - 03 is a public elementary serving grades -1–8 in Parkston, South Dakota. The school enrolls 36 students. It is part of the Parkston School District 33-3 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

Intimate school community
36 students — small for a US elementary school

Things to Consider

Higher share of students from low-income families
92% free/reduced-lunch eligibility — schools in this range benefit from strong parent engagement programs

Key Facts

SectorPublic
School Type
LevelElementary
Grade Span-1–8
DistrictParkston School District 33-3
County46067
CityParkston
ZIP57366
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID465430000489

Student Demographics

Total Enrollment36

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 %92%
State Avg35%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2023)