PLATTE COLONY ELEMENTARY - 10

Platte Colony Elementary - 10 is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Platte - Geddes School District 11-5 school district, located in Academy, SD with about 28 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, Platte Colony Elementary - 10 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.

Platte Colony Elementary is a small, rural public school located in Academy, South Dakota. It operates as part of the Platte-Geddes School District and is specifically situated to serve the children living within the local Hutterite colony. Because of its unique setting, the school functions as a community-centered educational facility tailored to the specific needs and cultural context of the students residing on the colony grounds.

The school is notable for its very small enrollment size, often maintaining a small multi-grade classroom environment. As a component of the South Dakota public education system, it follows state curriculum standards while providing instruction in a quiet, isolated setting. It serves as a vital educational hub for the community, ensuring that students living in this rural, agricultural area have consistent access to primary schooling without the need for long daily commutes to larger district schools.

For more information, contact Platte Colony Elementary - 10 at (605) 337-2468 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.