SILVER LAKE COLONY - 07

Silver Lake Colony - 07 is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Clark School District 12-2 school district, located in Clark, SD with about 43 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 3 teachers, Silver Lake Colony - 07 has a student/teacher ratio of about 14:1. 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.

Silver Lake Colony School, located in Clark, South Dakota, is a unique educational facility that serves the children residing within the Silver Lake Hutterite Colony. As a public school operating under the jurisdiction of the Clark School District, it provides a structured academic environment tailored to meet the specific cultural and educational needs of the colony’s youth. The school functions as a foundational pillar for the community, ensuring that students receive a state-accredited education while maintaining the values and traditions of their Hutterite heritage.

The school setting is characterized by its rural, close-knit environment, reflecting the agrarian lifestyle of the Silver Lake Colony. Because the student body is primarily comprised of children from within the community, the school often utilizes multi-grade classroom settings, allowing for personalized instruction and peer-to-peer mentorship. By integrating standard academic curricula with the unique communal lifestyle of the colony, Silver Lake Colony School plays a vital role in balancing contemporary educational requirements with the preservation of the colony’s distinctive way of life.

For more information, contact Silver Lake Colony - 07 at (605) 532-3606 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.