Serving 32 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Thunderbird Colony Elementary - 10 ranks in the top 20% 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 60-79% (which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥50% (which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the South Dakota state level of 12:1.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 32 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in SD
- Math Proficiency: 60-79% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≥50% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≥50% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
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Thunderbird Colony Elementary - 10 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Dakota for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
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Thunderbird Colony Elementary - 10's student population of 32 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 2 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
32 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
Thunderbird Colony Elementary - 10 ranks within the top 20% of all 619 schools in South Dakota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Thunderbird Colony Elementary - 10 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
#121 out of 619 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-79%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥50%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)≥50%
42%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
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
72%
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 Thunderbird Colony Elementary - 10's ranking?
Thunderbird Colony Elementary - 10 is ranked #121 out of 619 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in South Dakota.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% SD state average), while ≥50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% SD state average).
How many students attend Thunderbird Colony Elementary - 10?
32 students attend Thunderbird Colony Elementary - 10.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Thunderbird Colony Elementary - 10 students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Thunderbird Colony Elementary - 10?
Thunderbird Colony Elementary - 10 has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 12:1.
What grades does Thunderbird Colony Elementary - 10 offer ?
Thunderbird Colony Elementary - 10 offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Thunderbird Colony Elementary - 10 part of?
Thunderbird Colony Elementary - 10 is part of Faulkton Area Schools 24-4.
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