Tschetter Colony Elementary - 03

Freeman School District 33-1
27709 Tschetter Ave
Olivet, SD 57052
45 Students
Elementary School K - 8th
School Overview
Tschetter Colony Elementary is a small, specialized educational facility located in Olivet, South Dakota. It operates under the jurisdiction of the Freeman School District and is designed to serve the specific academic needs of students living within the Tschetter Hutterite Colony. Because of this setting, the school functions as a community-based satellite campus, providing an intimate learning environment that integrates standard state curriculum with the unique cultural and communal values of the colony.

As a member of the Freeman School District, the school utilizes the district’s broader resources and academic oversight while maintaining its own distinct identity. The educational approach is typically characterized by multi-grade classrooms and a strong emphasis on core subjects, tailored to the instructional requirements of the student body. The school serves as a vital bridge, ensuring that students within the colony receive a state-accredited education that aligns with the district's goals for student achievement.
45
Total Students
2.3
Full-Time Teachers
19.6
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    45 (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: Freeman School District 33-1
Phone: (605)925-4216
Website: http://freeman.k12.sd.us
Grade Range: K - 8th
Total Students: 45
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 2.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 19.6
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 13
Grade 1 8
Grade 2 7
Grade 3 5
Grade 4 5
Grade 5 1
Grade 6 3
Grade 7 1
Grade 8 2
Gender Ratio
Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)
Wolf Creek Colony Elementary - 04
Freeman School District 33-1
Charter School 34 Students
42906 Colony Rd
Olivet, SD 57052 (3.6 miles away)
Elementary School K - 8th