Camrose Colony Elementary - 06

12 Students

Elementary School K - 8th

School Overview

Camrose Colony Elementary is a small, specialized educational facility located in rural Frankfort, South Dakota. Serving as a component of the public school system, it is specifically designed to meet the unique educational needs of the students living within the Camrose Hutterite Colony. Because of its setting, the school functions as a community-centered institution that integrates academic instruction with the cultural and lifestyle requirements of the colony members.

As a part of the local school district, the institution provides core elementary curriculum tailored to a small, close-knit student population. The school emphasizes foundational learning in a setting that reflects the values and organizational structure of the colony. While it operates under the broader framework of South Dakota’s educational standards, it remains distinct due to its specialized geographical location and its role in supporting the specific developmental and academic goals of the families within the Camrose community.

Total Students

1.0

Full-Time Teachers

12.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

58.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Camrose Colony Elementary - 06
Demographic	Student Count
White	12

White
12 (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)635-6302
Grade Range:	K - 8th
Total Students:	12
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	1.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	7
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

Kindergarten 3

Grade 2 2

Grade 5 2

Grade 7 3

Grade 8 2