Clark Colony Elementary - 05

15 Students

Elementary School K - 8th

School Overview

Clark Colony Elementary (05) is a unique educational institution located in rural Raymond, South Dakota. As a part of the Clark School District, the school serves the specific needs of the local Hutterite colony community. Its educational approach is closely integrated with the lifestyle and values of the colony, providing a specialized environment where students receive instruction tailored to their cultural and communal setting.

Because of its location and organizational structure, the school operates as a focused site that emphasizes fundamental academic skills while maintaining a strong connection to the local community. It serves as a vital resource for the colony's children, ensuring they meet state educational standards while operating within a small, community-centered classroom framework. As with many colony schools in South Dakota, it functions as a primary hub for learning that balances traditional curricula with the unique logistical needs of its remote location.

Total Students

1.1

Full-Time Teachers

13.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Clark Colony Elementary - 05
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:	Doland School District 56-2
Phone:	(605)635-6302
Grade Range:	K - 8th
Total Students:	15
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	1.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.4
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 3

Grade 1 3

Grade 3 2

Grade 4 2

Grade 5 1

Grade 6 1

Grade 7 1

Grade 8 2