Riverside Colony Elementary - 15

www.huron.k12.sd.us

15 Students

Elementary School K - 8th

School Overview

Riverside Colony Elementary is a small, rural public school located in Huron, South Dakota, serving students within the Huron School District. As a "colony school," it operates as a specialized educational facility designed to meet the unique needs of students living within a Hutterite colony community. The school maintains a close connection to the local cultural environment while adhering to the broader academic standards set forth by the Huron School District.

The school emphasizes a foundational approach to education, focusing on core academic subjects in a setting that values community and tradition. By providing localized instruction, Riverside Colony Elementary ensures that students receive a consistent, quality education while remaining integrated within their home environment. For further information on the school's specific curriculum, policies, or district updates, families and community members are encouraged to visit the official Huron School District website at [www.huron.k12.sd.us](http://www.huron.k12.sd.us).

Total Students

1.0

Full-Time Teachers

15.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Riverside Colony Elementary - 15
Demographic	Student Count
White	15

White
15 (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:	Huron School District 02-2
Phone:	(605)353-7800
Website:	http://www.huron.k12.sd.us
Grade Range:	K - 8th
Total Students:	15
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	1.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.0
NSLP Participation:¹	No
Qualified Free Lunch:	N/A
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	N/A

* 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 1

Grade 1 2

Grade 2 2

Grade 3 2

Grade 4 2

Grade 5 1

Grade 6 3

Grade 7 1

Grade 8 1