Collins Colony Elementary - 06

Willow Lake School District 12-3
19606 Collins Ave.
Iroquois, SD 57353
16 Students
Elementary School K - 8th
School Overview
To provide an accurate summary of Collins Colony Elementary, it is important to note that this is a unique educational setting located in Iroquois, South Dakota. As a "Colony" school, it functions as a specialized facility serving the Hutterite community in the area. These schools are typically small, often multi-grade classrooms that operate under the jurisdiction of the local public school district while integrating the specific cultural and educational needs of the colony’s children.

Because of its specific setting, Collins Colony Elementary is characterized by a very close-knit, community-focused environment. The instructional approach is often tailored to the students' unique lifestyle and academic requirements, prioritizing fundamental literacy, numeracy, and core curriculum subjects within a traditional framework. While it is part of the broader public school system, the school operates as a vital local institution that bridges the gap between state-mandated education and the values of the rural community it serves.
16
Total Students
1.1
Full-Time Teachers
15.1
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    16 (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: Willow Lake School District 12-3
Phone: (605)625-5945
Grade Range: K - 8th
Total Students: 16
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 1.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 15.1
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 2
Grade 1 2
Grade 2 2
Grade 3 1
Grade 4 1
Grade 5 2
Grade 6 2
Grade 7 2
Grade 8 2
Gender Ratio
Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)
Willow Lake Elementary - 02
Willow Lake School District 12-3
Charter School 144 Students
400 Garfield Ave
Willow Lake, SD 57278 (6.4 miles away)
Elementary School Pre-K - 5th