GRACEVILLE COLONY - 07

Graceville Colony - 07 is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Chester Area School District 39-1 school district, located in Winfred, SD with about 16 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 8th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 2 teachers, Graceville Colony - 07 has a student/teacher ratio of about 8:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Graceville Colony School, located at 23843 446A Ave in Winfred, South Dakota, is a satellite facility operating under the Chester Area School District. As a colony school, it serves students residing within the Hutterite colony community, providing essential K-12 education that aligns with the broader academic standards set by the Chester Area School District.

The school functions as a community-based learning environment, balancing the standard South Dakota state curriculum with the specific cultural and educational needs of the colony. By operating under the umbrella of the Chester school system, Graceville Colony ensures that its students have access to district resources and educational oversight while maintaining the convenience and accessibility of an on-site facility for its local population.

For more information, contact Graceville Colony - 07 at (605) 256-2267 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.