At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available
State avg: 191
193
Total Enrollment
State avg: 38%
23%-14.5pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
13.8:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
-1–6
Grade Span
Elementary
Level
Overview
Colman Elementary - 03 is a public elementary serving grades -1–6 in Colman, South Dakota. The school enrolls 193 students. It is part of the Colman-Egan School District 50-5 district.
Source: NCES CCD (2025)
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
13.8:1 student-to-teacher ratio (US average ≈ 16:1)
Serves a relatively affluent student body
23% free/reduced-lunch eligibility (below 38% state average)
Intimate school community
193 students — small for a US elementary school
Key Facts
SectorPublic
School Type—
LevelElementary
Grade Span-1–6
DistrictColman-Egan School District 50-5
County46101
CityColman
ZIP57017
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID461410000093
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment193
White79.8%
Hispanic / Latino9.3%
Black / African American0.5%
Asian0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native3.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.5%
Two or More Races5.7%
Race / Ethnicity Distribution
White
79.8%
Hispanic
9.3%
Black
0.5%
Asian
0.5%
Two+
5.7%
Source: NCES CCD (2025)
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.