Colome Elementary - 02

Colome Consolidated 59-3
105 Carr St
Colome, SD 57528
81 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 5th
School Overview
Colome Elementary is a small, public school located in the rural community of Colome, South Dakota. Serving as a foundational part of the Colome Consolidated School District, the school is dedicated to providing a supportive and personalized learning environment for students in the elementary grades. Given its location in a tight-knit prairie town, the school emphasizes strong community involvement and works to maintain close relationships between teachers, students, and local families.

The curriculum at Colome Elementary focuses on core academic subjects while fostering a nurturing atmosphere intended to help students build essential foundational skills. As part of a smaller school district, the institution benefits from smaller class sizes, which allows for more individualized attention and a focus on student well-being. By prioritizing both academic achievement and character development, Colome Elementary aims to prepare its young learners for success as they transition into the higher grade levels within the district.
81
Total Students
9.3
Full-Time Teachers
8.7
Student/Teacher Ratio
43.2%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    55 (67.9 %)
  • American Indian
    18 (22.2 %)
  • Two or More
    7 (8.6 %)
  • Hispanic
    1 (1.2 %)
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: Colome Consolidated 59-3
Phone: (605)842-1624
Website: http://www.colome.k12.sd.us
Grade Range: Pre-K - 5th
Total Students: 81
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 9.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 8.7
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 27
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 8

* 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 8
Kindergarten 10
Grade 1 5
Grade 2 16
Grade 3 12
Grade 4 15
Grade 5 15
Gender Ratio