Shannon Colony Elementary - 08

33 Students

Elementary School K - 8th

School Overview

Shannon Colony Elementary (District 08) is a unique educational institution located in the rural setting of Winfred, South Dakota. Situated at 43945 235th St., the school serves the children of the Shannon Hutterite Colony. As is characteristic of schools within Hutterite colonies, it operates as a small, specialized learning environment that integrates formal state-mandated education with the close-knit, traditional lifestyle of the community it serves.

Because of its specific setting, Shannon Colony Elementary typically functions as a single-room or multi-grade classroom facility. The school focuses on providing essential core curriculum to students within the colony, ensuring they meet South Dakota state educational standards while remaining integrated within their religious and cultural structure. It serves as a vital community hub, emphasizing a tailored approach to instruction that balances academic growth with the values and daily rhythms of the colony.

Total Students

2.1

Full-Time Teachers

16.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Shannon Colony Elementary - 08
Demographic	Student Count
White	33

White
33 (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:	Howard School District 48-3
Phone:	(605)772-4443
Grade Range:	K - 8th
Total Students:	33
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	2.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.0
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 5

Grade 3 2

Grade 4 3

Grade 5 4

Grade 6 3

Grade 7 4

Grade 8 5