CEDAR GROVE COLONY ELEMENTARY - 14

Cedar Grove Colony Elementary - 14 is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Platte - Geddes School District 11-5 school district, located in Platte, SD with about 42 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, Cedar Grove Colony Elementary - 14 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.

Cedar Grove Colony Elementary is a small, specialized educational facility located in rural Platte, South Dakota. As the name suggests, it serves as a school for students residing within a local Hutterite colony. Because of this unique setting, the school operates with a very small student body and is integrated into the daily life and structure of the colony community, focusing on providing essential primary education tailored to its specific demographic.

Due to its size and location, the school is typical of isolated rural educational settings in the region, operating with limited resources and minimal staff. It functions as a single-site entity within the local school district structure, emphasizing foundational academic skills. For those looking for extensive extracurricular offerings or large-scale facilities, Cedar Grove represents a traditional, community-centered approach to education that prioritizes local cultural values alongside state-mandated curriculum standards.

For more information, contact Cedar Grove Colony Elementary - 14 at (605) 337-2468 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.