White Rock Colony Elementary - 03

www.rosholt.k12.sd.us

20 Students

Elementary School K - 8th

School Overview

White Rock Colony Elementary is a small, public school located in Rosholt, South Dakota, serving as part of the Rosholt School District 54-4. As a "colony school," it operates in a unique educational setting, specifically catering to the needs of students living within the local Hutterite colony. Because of its specialized location and mission, the school focuses on providing essential academic instruction tailored to the students' specific cultural and community context while maintaining alignment with state educational standards.

The school is characterized by its small-scale, intimate learning environment, which allows for personalized instruction and a close-knit relationship between students and teachers. Although it operates as an independent site, it remains integrated into the broader Rosholt school system, sharing resources and curriculum oversight. By prioritizing foundational skills in a quiet, rural setting, White Rock Colony Elementary ensures that students receive a consistent and dedicated education while respecting the traditions and lifestyle of the community it serves.

Total Students

2.0

Full-Time Teachers

10.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

95.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for White Rock Colony Elementary - 03
Demographic	Student Count
White	20

White
20 (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:	Rosholt School District 54-4
Phone:	(605)537-4790
Website:	http://www.rosholt.k12.sd.us
Grade Range:	K - 8th
Total Students:	20
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	2.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	10.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	19
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* 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 2 1

Grade 4 2

Grade 5 6

Grade 6 2

Grade 7 1

Grade 8 2