JAMESVILLE COLONY ELEMENTARY - 03

Jamesville Colony Elementary - 03 is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Menno School District 33-2 school district, located in Utica, 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 3 teachers, Jamesville Colony Elementary - 03 has a student/teacher ratio of about 5:1. 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.

Jamesville Colony Elementary is a small, specialized public school located in rural Utica, South Dakota. As part of the Freeman School District, the school is uniquely situated to serve the educational needs of the local Hutterite colony. Its curriculum and operational structure are designed to integrate seamlessly with the community’s lifestyle, focusing on providing essential academic instruction while respecting the cultural and social values of the colony members.

Due to its specific setting, the school functions as a close-knit environment where class sizes are typically small, allowing for personalized attention for students. Jamesville Colony Elementary plays a vital role in its community by ensuring that children within the colony have access to state-mandated educational standards while maintaining the traditional balance between formal schooling and the vocational and communal responsibilities emphasized by the Hutterite lifestyle.

For more information, contact Jamesville Colony Elementary - 03 at (605) 387-5161 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.