Colman Elementary - 03

Colman-Egan School District 50-5
200 S Loban Ave
Colman, SD 57017
156 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 6th
School Overview
Colman Elementary is a public school located in Colman, South Dakota, serving as the primary education site for students in the Colman-Egan School District. As part of a smaller, rural school community, the institution emphasizes a supportive learning environment where students receive individualized attention. The school is dedicated to foundational academic development, typically focusing on core subjects like literacy, mathematics, science, and social studies to prepare students for the transition to middle and high school levels.

The school operates under the Colman-Egan district banner, which prides itself on maintaining a close-knit culture that bridges the gap between home and classroom. By leveraging its position within a smaller community, the school facilitates active parent involvement and collaborative extracurricular opportunities. Prospective parents or community members can find detailed information regarding school board policies, staff directories, and academic calendars on the official district website at http://www.colman-egan.k12.sd.us.
156
Total Students
11.5
Full-Time Teachers
13.6
Student/Teacher Ratio
28.8%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    132 (84.6 %)
  • Hispanic
    11 (7.1 %)
  • Two or More
    8 (5.1 %)
  • American Indian
    5 (3.2 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Elementary School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: Colman-Egan School District 50-5
Phone: (605)534-3534
Website: http://www.colman-egan.k12.sd.us
Grade Range: Pre-K - 6th
Total Students: 156
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 11.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 13.6
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 35
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 10

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

1 National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught
Pre-Kindergarten 4
Kindergarten 24
Grade 1 29
Grade 2 14
Grade 3 29
Grade 4 22
Grade 5 17
Grade 6 17
Gender Ratio
Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)
Chester Elementary -02
Chester Area School District 39-1
Charter School 159 Students
102 2nd Ave
Chester, SD 57016 (8.2 miles away)
Elementary School Pre-K - 5th