Hillside Colony Elementary - 04

11 Students

Elementary School K - 8th

School Overview

Hillside Colony Elementary is a small, rural public school located in Doland, South Dakota. As its name implies, the school is primarily associated with the local Hutterite colony, serving as the educational facility for children residing within that community. Because of its unique setting and affiliation, the school operates with a very small student population, often functioning as a single-room or multi-grade classroom environment tailored to the specific needs and cultural values of the colony members.

Academically, the school follows the South Dakota state curriculum requirements while integrating the lifestyle and traditions of the colony. Being part of the local school district, it maintains state educational standards and reporting requirements, but it remains distinct due to its specialized focus on serving a secluded, community-based student body. The facility at 18248 Hillside Ln serves as both a primary hub for local childhood development and a vital point of connection between the colony and the broader South Dakota public education system.

Total Students

1.1

Full-Time Teachers

9.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Hillside Colony Elementary - 04
Demographic	Student Count
White	11

White
11 (100.0 %)

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:	Doland School District 56-2
Phone:	(605)635-5302
Grade Range:	K - 8th
Total Students:	11
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	1.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	9.6
NSLP Participation:¹	No
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* 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

Grade 2 1

Grade 3 2

Grade 5 1

Grade 6 2

Grade 7 3

Grade 8 2