Graceville Colony - 07

www.chester.k12.sd.us

15 Students

Elementary School K - 8th

School Overview

Graceville Colony School, located at 23843 446A Ave in Winfred, South Dakota, is a satellite facility operating under the Chester Area School District. As a colony school, it serves students residing within the Hutterite colony community, providing essential K-12 education that aligns with the broader academic standards set by the Chester Area School District.

The school functions as a community-based learning environment, balancing the standard South Dakota state curriculum with the specific cultural and educational needs of the colony. By operating under the umbrella of the Chester school system, Graceville Colony ensures that its students have access to district resources and educational oversight while maintaining the convenience and accessibility of an on-site facility for its local population.

Total Students

2.0

Full-Time Teachers

7.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Graceville Colony - 07
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:	Chester Area School District 39-1
Phone:	(605)256-2267
Website:	http://www.chester.k12.sd.us
Grade Range:	K - 8th
Total Students:	15
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	2.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	7.5
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 1

Grade 1 3

Grade 2 2

Grade 3 2

Grade 5 2

Grade 6 2

Grade 7 2

Grade 8 1