At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available
State avg: 191
32
Total Enrollment
State avg: 38%
91%+52.8pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
18.9:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
0–8
Grade Span
Elementary
Level
Overview
Sunset Colony Elementary - 04 is a public elementary serving grades 0–8 in Britton, South Dakota. The school enrolls 32 students. It is part of the Britton-Hecla School District 45-4 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
Intimate school community
32 students — small for a US elementary school
Things to Consider
Higher share of students from low-income families
91% free/reduced-lunch eligibility — schools in this range benefit from strong parent engagement programs
Key Facts
SectorPublic
School Type—
LevelElementary
Grade Span0–8
DistrictBritton-Hecla School District 45-4
County46091
CityBritton
ZIP57430
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID460004101143
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment32
White100.0%
Hispanic / Latino0.0%
Black / African American0.0%
Asian0.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native0.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.0%
Two or More Races0.0%
Race / Ethnicity Distribution
White
100.0%
Hispanic
0.0%
Black
0.0%
Asian
0.0%
Two+
0.0%
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.