Wolf Creek Colony Elementary - 04

freeman.k12.sd.us

34 Students

Elementary School K - 8th

School Overview

Wolf Creek Colony Elementary is a small, specialized public school located in rural Olivet, South Dakota. It serves the educational needs of the Wolf Creek Hutterite Colony and operates under the administration of the Freeman School District. Because of its unique setting within a communal living environment, the school focuses on providing essential K-8 instruction tailored to the specific cultural and academic context of the colony’s students.

As part of the Freeman School District, the school maintains academic standards consistent with state requirements while operating in a singular, localized facility. The school serves as a vital connection between the Hutterite community and the public education system, ensuring that students receive a formal education within their own community. Those looking for more specific information regarding school calendars, faculty, or district policies can find additional resources on the official Freeman School District website.

Total Students

2.7

Full-Time Teachers

12.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Wolf Creek Colony Elementary - 04
Demographic	Student Count
White	34

White
34 (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:	34
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	2.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.6
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 7

Grade 1 4

Grade 2 3

Grade 3 4

Grade 4 4

Grade 5 1

Grade 6 4

Grade 7 3

Grade 8 4