Serving 43 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Cedar Grove Colony Elementary - 14 ranks in the top 5% of all schools in South Dakota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≥80% (which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-79% (which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the South Dakota state level of 12:1.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 43 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in SD
- Math Proficiency: ≥80% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-79% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
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Cedar Grove Colony Elementary - 14 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Dakota for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
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Cedar Grove Colony Elementary - 14's student population of 43 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 3 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
43 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
Cedar Grove Colony Elementary - 14 ranks within the top 5% of all 619 schools in South Dakota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Cedar Grove Colony Elementary - 14 is 0.00, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.53. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#22 out of 619 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥80%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-79%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
42%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
14%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
n/a
8%
Black
n/a
3%
White
100%
67%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
81%
31%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions What is Cedar Grove Colony Elementary - 14's ranking?
Cedar Grove Colony Elementary - 14 is ranked #22 out of 619 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in South Dakota.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≥80% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% SD state average), while 60-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% SD state average).
How many students attend Cedar Grove Colony Elementary - 14?
43 students attend Cedar Grove Colony Elementary - 14.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Cedar Grove Colony Elementary - 14 students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Cedar Grove Colony Elementary - 14?
Cedar Grove Colony Elementary - 14 has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 12:1.
What grades does Cedar Grove Colony Elementary - 14 offer ?
Cedar Grove Colony Elementary - 14 offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Cedar Grove Colony Elementary - 14 part of?
Cedar Grove Colony Elementary - 14 is part of Platte - Geddes School District 11-5.
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