Rosedale Colony is a Hutterite colony and census-designated place in Hanson County, South Dakota, United States. The population was 0 at the 2020 census. It was first listed as a CDP prior to the 2020 census. It is in the western part of the county, on the southwest side of the James River.
Serving 24 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Rosedale Colony Elementary - 11 ranks in the bottom 50% 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 ≥50% (which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the South Dakota state level of 12:1.
Quick Facts (2025-26)
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 24 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 24:1
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in SD
- Math Proficiency: 40-59% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≥50% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Rosedale Colony Elementary - 11 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Dakota for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Rosedale Colony Elementary - 11's student population of 24 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 1 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
24 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
School Rankings
Rosedale Colony Elementary - 11 ranks within the bottom 50% of all 619 schools in South Dakota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Rosedale Colony Elementary - 11 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#313 out of 619 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥50%
51%
Student-Teacher Ratio
24:1
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
Eligible for Free Lunch
54%
31%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (99-00)
54%
9%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Rosedale Colony Elementary - 11's ranking?
Rosedale Colony Elementary - 11 is ranked #313 out of 619 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% 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 ≥50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% SD state average).
How many students attend Rosedale Colony Elementary - 11?
24 students attend Rosedale Colony Elementary - 11.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Rosedale Colony Elementary - 11 students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Rosedale Colony Elementary - 11?
Rosedale Colony Elementary - 11 has a student ration of 24:1, which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 12:1.
What grades does Rosedale Colony Elementary - 11 offer ?
Rosedale Colony Elementary - 11 offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Rosedale Colony Elementary - 11 part of?
Rosedale Colony Elementary - 11 is part of Mitchell School District 17-2.
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