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Glendale Colony Elementary - 04

17866 Glendale Dr
Tulare, SD 57476
8/
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Top 30%
Serving 21 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Glendale Colony Elementary - 04 ranks in the top 30% of all schools in South Dakota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-59% (which is approximately equal to the South Dakota state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-79% (which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 7:1 is lower than the South Dakota state level of 12:1.

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 21 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 7:1
  • : Top 30% in SD
  • : 40-59% (Top 50%)
  • : 60-79% (Top 20%)
  • : <50% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Glendale Colony Elementary - 04 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Dakota for:

School Overview

Glendale Colony Elementary - 04's student population of 21 students has declined by 22% over five school years.
The teacher population of 3 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
21 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers

School Rankings

Glendale Colony Elementary - 04 ranks within the top 30% of all 636 schools in South Dakota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Glendale Colony Elementary - 04 is 0.00, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.53. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (SD)
#146 out of 636 schools
(Top 30%)
40-59%
42%
60-79%
51%
<50%
42%
Student : Teacher Ratio
7:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
14%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
n/a
8%
Black
n/a
3%
White
100%
67%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
0.00
Eligible for Free Lunch
48%
31%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (07-08)
4%
8%
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Glendale Colony Elementary - 04's ranking?
Glendale Colony Elementary - 04 is ranked #146 out of 636 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in South Dakota.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% SD state average), while 60-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% SD state average).
How many students attend Glendale Colony Elementary - 04?
21 students attend Glendale Colony Elementary - 04.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Glendale Colony Elementary - 04 students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Glendale Colony Elementary - 04?
Glendale Colony Elementary - 04 has a student ration of 7:1, which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 12:1.
What grades does Glendale Colony Elementary - 04 offer ?
Glendale Colony Elementary - 04 offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Glendale Colony Elementary - 04 part of?
Glendale Colony Elementary - 04 is part of Hitchcock Tulare School District 56-6.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 21 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 7:1
  • : Top 30%
  • : 40-59% (Top 50%)
  • : 60-79% (Top 20%)
  • : <50% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education

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