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Platte Colony Elementary School (Closed 2008)

Po Box 140
Platte, SD 57369
Platte Colony Elementary School serves 24 students in grades Kindergarten-8. 
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 was equal to the South Dakota state level of 12:1.

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
24 students
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (SD)
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
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 (06-07)
75%
21%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Platte - Geddes School District 11-5
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Platte Colony Elementary School?
24 students attend Platte Colony Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Platte Colony Elementary School students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Platte Colony Elementary School?
Platte Colony Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is equal to the South Dakota state average of 12:1.
What grades does Platte Colony Elementary School offer ?
Platte Colony Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Platte Colony Elementary School part of?
Platte Colony Elementary School is part of Platte - Geddes School District 11-5.

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